home
about
About Harty Realty Group
Why Buyer's Agents
Reviews & Testimonials
Closed Transactions
Commercials & Videos
Harty Realty In the News
Address & Map
Privacy Policy
buyer resources
areas
news
MLS Search
How to use our MLS Listing System
View All Listings
Advanced MLS Search
Map Based MLS Search
Address Based MLS Search
Listing ID Based MLS Search
Create Account
Login
My Account
contact
Contact Us
Home
News
Market Conditions
Market Conditions
The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here
Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.
Sep 16, 2026
in
Market Conditions
Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?
Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home.
Sep 10, 2026
in
Market Conditions
Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer
For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.
Sep 7, 2026
in
Market Conditions
Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move
You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…
Sep 3, 2026
in
Market Conditions
Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.
Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.
Sep 2, 2026
in
Market Conditions
Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.
Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.
Aug 31, 2026
in
Market Conditions
Next
Featured Posts
Buyer Resources & Guides
Fall 2025 Buying a Home Guide: What Chicago Buyers Need to Know
Market Conditions
Rich Harty Article Featured in Latest Highland Park Neighbors Magazine
Buyer Resources & Guides
A Guide To Buying Your First Home
Local News
Rich Harty Featured in North Shore Real Producers Magazine
Buyer Resources & Guides
The Home Buying Process by the Numbers
Local News
Rich Harty article in March Highland Park Neighbors
Buyer Resources & Guides
The Buying Process
Why Buyer's Agents
Why a Buyer's Agent
Market Conditions
What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?
Filter by Category
Home Design
Rates & Financing
Local News
Buyer Resources & Guides
Home Ownership
Why Buyer's Agents
Market Conditions
Filter by Tag
Baby Boomers
Buying Myths
Distressed Properties
First Time Home Buyers
For Buyers
Foreclosures
For Sellers
Gen X
Gen Z
Harty Realty In the News
Housing Market Updates
Interest Rates
Luxury Market
Millennials
Move-Up Buyers
Pricing
Rent vs. Buy
resources
Resources
Selling Myths
Time Sensitive