The 50-year mortgage has become the newest lightning rod in real estate — some call it a necessary tool for affordability, others say it’s a trap that stretches buyers too thin over too long. Eddie and Nancy dig into the debate with no sugar-coating: who this kind of loan actually benefits, who it hurts, what it could do to pricing, and why it’s even being discussed right now.

They also tackle a growing reality in 2026: the market is shifting again, and early signs show buyers and sellers adjusting in real time. From small decisions that cost buyers big opportunities (yes, even an $80 difference) to the often-misunderstood VA loan, this episode lays out what matters and what’s noise.

You’ll also get a straight-up look at Joliet’s latest sales data, a featured listing with an open house, and some blunt truth about why builders are getting overlooked at a time when they might be the key to inventory relief. Packed episode, no fluff — just the insights people actually need.

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