Real Estate News

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.

Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason.

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. 

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.

A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market.

Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. 

You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. 

A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme.

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. 

If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to