Homebuyers Have More Leverage Than They’ve Had in Over a Decade

If you’re looking to buy a home in 2026, and you’ve been waiting for the housing market to feel a little less stacked against you, that moment may finally be here.  According to a recent Redfin report, buyers now have more negotiating power than they’ve had in over a decade. In fact, sellers now out

What the 2026 Housing Forecast Means for Buyers & Sellers in the Temecula Valley

The 2026 housing market is already taking shape, and buyers and homeowners in the Temecula Valley are asking one big question: Will it finally get easier to make a move? The latest national forecasts from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Realtor.com, and Zillow point to a slow but meanin

The Biggest Housing Questions, Answered with Real Data

You would not believe how good it feels to take a scary headline about the housing market and present the actual data that makes buyers and homeowners visibly age in reverse.  Take last week, for instance. If you had family over for Thanksgiving, you know how topics can range from the best time to p

What’s In, What’s Out: Home Design Trends to Watch in 2026

Back in 2020 and 2021, when we were spending almost all our time at home, design priorities changed almost overnight.  Dining rooms turned into offices. Spare bedrooms became classrooms. Backyards became sanctuaries. We saw a wave of bold upgrades and functional changes as homeowners worked to make