The Housing Market Is Starting to Shift in a New Direction for 2026
After years of elevated mortgage rates and cautious buyers, signs of renewed momentum are taking shape in the housing market. Sellers are returning, buyers are re-engaging, and for the first time in a while, real movement is starting to appear. It’s not a boom — but it is a meaningful shift, one tha
First-Time Buyers Just Hit a Record Low, Here’s What That Means for the Market
The National Association of Realtors’ 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers revealed one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in years: first-time buyers now represent just 21% of home purchases—the lowest share ever recorded. Even more striking, the typical first-time buyer is now 40 years old, a sig
Would You Let $80 Stand Between You and Homeownership?
A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait-and-see” mode. Rates are hovering just above 6%, and many are thinking, I’ll jump in when they hit the 5s. And sure, everyone wants a better rate. But here’s the truth: that magical 5.99% isn’t the game-changer most people assume. Affordability is still tough — no
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