Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven’t picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable.   A lot changed over the first half of the year. At the end of 2025, economists were forecasting a much stronger housing market for 2026. They […]

You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s causing all […]

Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.   Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated the seller usually gets. […]

When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. However, nationally it’s taking a little longer to sell, and that slowdown can feel frustrating.   In every market right now, there’s one clear exception: Well-priced, well-presented homes are still selling, and it’s often faster than […]