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4 Reasons Your House Is High on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season

There are plenty of good reasons to put (or keep) your house on the market during this time of year.

If you want to talk strategy for how to make the most of this season in our market, let’s connect.

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4 Reasons Your House Is High on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season When the holidays roll around, travel plans, family gatherings, and all the chaos of the season may make you think it’s better to pull your listing off the market or to wait until 2026 to sell your house. But here’s the thing.

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The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026

After several slower-than-normal years, the market is finally starting to turn a corner. Declining mortgage rates, more listings, and growing buyer activity all point to a market gaining real traction.

Let’s connect to talk about what’s happening in our local market and how you can make the most of it in 2026.

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The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market.

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Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession

Most Americans think a recession is coming. But most experts don’t.

So, you don’t necessarily have to put your moving plans on hold. If your finances are solid, your job is stable, and you have a real need to move, you can still make it happen.

What’s holding you back from making your next move? Let’s talk it over.

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Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason.

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The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling

If you’re thinking about selling, don’t let the market discourage you, let it guide you. The listings that didn’t sell this year weren’t doomed. They just started with the wrong strategy.

You can still win if you price right, are patient, and work with a local agent who knows how to position your home from the start.

Because in today’s market, success isn’t about waiting for conditions to change. It’s about getting your expectations right from day one.

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The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back.

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Big news for homebuyers. Affordability has hit a 2.5-year high.

And here’s why.

Mortgage rates have been trending down and home prices are moderating.

That means the math on buying a home looks a lot better than it did the past couple of years.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s time to take another look, this is it. The affordability challenge isn’t solved, but it is better.

Let’s see what’s possible now. DM me if you want to see how this changes your buying power.

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You’ve probably noticed more new homes popping up lately. And maybe you’ve even wondered if builders are overdoing it.

But here’s why you don't need to worry about that.

The truth is, even though we have been building more lately, data shows builders are already pulling back.

Permits to start construction on additional new single-family homes have fallen for eight straight months.

And when you look at the regional data, you’ll see permits are down in almost every part of the country.

That means builders are paying attention to the economy and demand and being intentional right now. And that’s just one reason we’re not going to overbuild nationally.

Of course, inventory is going to vary by area. So, let’s talk if you want to know what builders are working on here.

Does that surprise you after all the online chatter about “too much building”? Drop a comment below.

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There are real shifts happening in the housing market right now. And these three signs stand out.

1. Mortgage rates have been come down from their peak earlier this year. And that’s helping affordability.

2. More sellers are listing. And that’s adding to the number of homes for sale.

3. Buyers are re-entering the market. Purchase applications are up 20% compared to last year.

It all points to a market that’s finally turning a corner heading into 2026.

Want to know what this means locally? Let’s talk.

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7 in 10 Veterans aren't aware they may be able to buy a home with no down payment.

That’s one of the biggest advantages of the VA home loan.

If you’ve served, you’ve earned this benefit. It’s time to make sure you’re getting everything you qualify for.

Want to find out what’s possible? Talk to a trusted lender.

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Would you let $80 hold you back from buying a home?

Because that’s about all you’ll save per month if mortgage rates drop from where they’ve been lately to 5.99%. Of course, that’ll give or take a bit based on your price point and the rate your lender quotes you.

Rates have already come down enough to save buyers almost $400 a month compared to what they would have spent on a typical home earlier this spring. So, waiting for that last tiny dip could mean missing your shot.

Because when rates do fall below 6%, mindsets will shift, and more buyers will get back in the market.

That’ll create more competition for you. And it may drive prices high enough to cancel out the savings you’re waiting for.

So, is $80 a month really worth the wait?

Let’s run the numbers for your price point in our market, so you can see exactly what you’re working with. The difference may not be as much as you think.

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Trying to break into the market without breaking the bank? You may want to look at fixer-uppers.

The median listing price for the typical single-family home is $436,000.

But for fixer-uppers? It’s only around $200,000.

And if you’re doing the math, that’s about 54% difference.

Now, a house that needs elbow grease isn’t going to be right for everyone. Repairs and updates cost time and money.

But for handy buyers, that price gap could be what gets their foot in the door.

Would you take on a house with potential if it helped you become a homeowner? DM me or drop a comment below.

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