Jeff Harris - Realtor

If you’ve been on social media lately, you may have seen something that says home prices are falling. And that’s causing some people to worry. Let me set the record straight.

When you look at the data, most regions of the country are still seeing prices rise (or at the very least, hold steady). Not fall.

Only the West shows a slight dip, and even there it’s modest.

That’s not a crash. And there’s no reason to worry about your home’s value.

Online chatter tends to shine a spotlight on the few areas that are down. But the bigger picture shows most homeowners are still in a strong position.

If you have questions about what your house is worth or what prices are doing in our local market, let’s have a quick conversation.

Spring doesn’t guarantee a sale. Strategy still matters. But this season gives you something valuable: momentum.

More buyers. More activity. More opportunity.

The real question is: if you’re going to sell this year, why not do it when the odds are in your favor?

Let’s talk about what selling this season could mean for your house and your timeline.

Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why. Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three.

Despite what you may be seeing online, home prices are rising or holding steady in most parts of the country.

If you’re curious what your home is worth today, let’s take a look at the numbers together. Because context, and local expertise, matter more than what you’re seeing online.

Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story. You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.”

What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little far-fetched. But for a number of homeowners today, it's actually happening.

Nearly 3 out of every 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash. And home equity is a big part of what’s making that possible.

Imagine what that could change for you. No home loan. No monthly mortgage payment. No worrying about what mortgage rates are today.

Want to know if buying your next house in cash is a possibility for you too? DM me.
Because with how much equity homeowners have today, it may be.

The point isn’t that everyone should rush out and buy a home tomorrow.

It’s that renting isn’t always the more affordable option people assume it is – and buying may be more realistic than it feels once you look at the full picture.

If you’re renting and feeling stuck in the “someday” loop, it might be worth a simple conversation. Just a chance to see what’s possible and whether it makes sense for you.

Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You Renting can feel like the easier choice right now.

Home affordability is the best it’s been in 4 years.

That’s thanks to: Lower rates. Slower home price growth. And rising wages.

And while the affordability problem isn’t solved, many buyers are finding the numbers work better today.

If buying didn’t make sense for you last year, take another look.

Have you re-run the math on your move yet? DM me and let’s see if it changes when you're ready to buy.

Selling your house is absolutely possible right now. But you can’t approach it the same way you did in 2021.

Buyers have more choices today, and their expectations are higher. You have to adapt your strategy based on that.

I put together a breakdown of the biggest mistakes some sellers are making this year, so you know how to get ahead.

Message me and I’ll send you the details. The right approach changes everything.

The sellers who succeed in this market aren’t doing anything extreme. They’re pricing their house right, making strategic repairs, getting local guidance, and making decisions based on how buyers actually behave today. Those small but mighty mindset shifts could make or break your sale.

Want a real plan tailored to your home and your neighborhood? Let’s talk.

Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them) Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country.

If you’re curious what your home equity could make possible, for you or for your loved ones, let’s start with a simple conversation. Because sometimes the most meaningful investment you can make is for the next generation.

How Your Equity Could Help Younger Generations Buy a Home For a lot of parents or grandparents, watching a family member struggle to buy their first home right now is hard.