The Kimball Team - CrossCountry Mortgage

09/07/2026

Everyone's been watching mortgage rates. But there's another trend buyers shouldn't overlook...

Every fall, the housing market tends to shift.

More homes hit the market. Asking prices often soften. And sellers are usually more willing to negotiate.

Those seasonal changes happen almost every year – and they can make buying a little easier.

Let's talk about whether those same trends are showing up in our local market – and what it means for you.

09/07/2026

A few outdoor maintenance tasks keep things up and running from the first fallen leaf to the last.

Get our full home maintenance checklist here: http://spr.ly/6181B1Ccwv

09/07/2026

Weekend Warriors are on call all Holiday weekend.

Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Labor Day: 9 AM to 5 PM

Offers don’t wait for Monday, so neither do we. 😎

When your client is ready to make a move, our team is available to run numbers, talk strategy & help you keep the deal moving.
📲 847.603.2300

09/06/2026

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

New homes may actually cost less than an existing home right now. And that’s opening up a window for you to get brand-new for less.

If you want a list of new home communities near you that are currently offering incentives or doing price cuts, let’s connect. That way you have someone in your corner helping you get the best deal possible.

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

09/05/2026

Sellers Outnumber Buyers Right Now

Buying soon? You’ve got more pull than you might expect. Right now, there are more sellers than buyers on the market. And that means sellers know they’ll have to give a little to get their house sold. Exactly how much negotiating power you have depends on where you’re looking. So, let’s chat about how much power you have here, then turn it into a set of keys.

09/05/2026

We’re proud to sponsor Mainstreet REALTORS® Oktoberfest! 🍻🥨

Join us Thursday, October 8 from 2–6 PM at the Downers Grove Campus for an afternoon of fun, connection & Oktoberfest spirit.

Stop by The Kimball Team table to say hi & enter our raffle!

Get your tickets & event details here: http://spr.ly/6183B1FMF9

09/05/2026

Be steady where you stand.

09/04/2026

You probably think as a general rule of thumb, brand new homes costs more than existing homes. But right now, that's backwards. This shows just how much.

A newly built home costs about $40k less than an existing one right now. That's because builders are cutting prices and piling on incentives to keep their inventory moving.

And that opens up a window for you to get brand new everything for less than you may expect.

DM me if you want a list of nearby new home communities offering deals like this right now to see if a new build may be in your budget after all.

09/04/2026

Our team is helping first-time homebuyers open the door to homeownership through the CCM Smart Start program. Contact us today to see how it can work for you.

09/04/2026

Delayed homeownership has long-lasting financial impacts. Fewer years to grow home equity, less opportunity to be mortgage-free by age 65 and paying a mortgage later in life. See how it adds up in our article: http://spr.ly/6181BG6bwF