Before You Believe the Doomers, Read These 7 Data Points on Housing Affordability

Housing is expensive. Rates are higher than they were in early 2020. Home prices have gone up. Rent hasn’t exactly been a bargain either.  So, when a bold graphic like this one shows up in your feed confirming that frustration, it’s easy to assume that’s the whole story.  The good news? It’s not. Be

Thinking About What Comes Next? 5 Things to Consider Before You Move

Thinking About What Comes Next? A lot of homeowners I talk to aren’t actively planning a move. They’re not browsing listings every night.They’re not calling movers.They’re not putting a sign in the yard. They’re simply thinking about what comes next. Is it… Staying put? Simplifying? Being closer to

Buyer Priorities Have Changed After 20 Years of Listings. Here’s What They Want Now.

If you’re thinking of selling in 2026, you might think bigger rooms, formal spaces, and neutral paint colors equal higher value.  But today’s buyers aren’t shopping that way anymore, and new Zillow data backs that up. After reviewing 20 years of for-sale listings, Zillow found buyers now care more a

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