As summer winds down and the school year begins, the real estate market shifts in ways many buyers and sellers don't realize. If you're thinking about making a move in Rockford or the surrounding area, here's how the "back-to-school effect" might impact your plans.
By Mori Jo Conkrite | Rockford, IL Realtor
It's the #1 question I'm hearing right now:
"Should I sell my home now… or wait until spring?"
Here's the truth: There's no one-size-fits-all answer.
But there are key things to consider — especially in our Rockford-area market — and I'm breaking them down for you.
Right now,
By Mori Jo Conkrite, Realtor | Rockford IL + Nearby
If you're shopping for a home right now, here's something I want you to know:
Speed. Matters.
Especially in Rockford and surrounding areas, the homes that are clean, priced right, and in a great location?
They. Do. Not. Sit.
That's why when my buyers say, "I saw one I like..."
My response is always:
"Let's go see it. Now."
Because tomorrow? It might already be pending.
By Mori Jo Conkrite, REALTOR serving Rockford, Machesney Park & Winnebago County, IL
Let's be honest—buying a home in 2025 isn't for the faint of heart.
Rates are fluctuating, listings move fast (especially in places like Machesney Park), a...
Inheriting a home from a loved one is a deeply emotional experience. For many families in Winnebago County, Illinois, it also comes with big decisions — especially if you've decided selling the home is the right choice.
Whether the house is in Rockford, Machesney Park, Loves Park, or surrounding areas in Illinois, here's a step-by-step guide to selling an inherited home with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Before selling, you must legall...