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91% of sellers hire an agent to sell their home. And that’s a record high. Here’s why so many people are using a pro today. In this market, an agent isn’t a “nice to have.” We’re the difference between sitting on the market, and getting the result you want. This isn’t the buying frenzy we saw back in 2021, where you could stick a sign in your yard and buyers would line up around the corner. There are more homes for sale, and that means today’s market demands strategy.... read more

Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market

Posted by Patrick Kelley on December 29, 2025 in  2026  Affordability  local market  Options
  If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while. After a stretch where many people felt stuck, 2026 is shaping up to be a year with more balance, more options, and more clarity for people who want to make a move. Not because the market is suddenly “easy,” but because several key conditions are shifting. Here’s what the experts are saying you have to look forward to. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com: “... read more
  There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important. But if you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s worth remembering something the headlines rarely talk about: people don’t buy homes just for financial reasons. They buy them for their lives. Because while homeownership can absolutely be a smart long-term financial move, it also comes with some emotional benefits spreadsheets just can’t capture. ... read more

Your House Didn’t Sell. What Now?

Posted by Patrick Kelley on December 24, 2025 in  Median Sales Price  Seller Agent
  When your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close to home. You prepared for the next chapter. You told people you were moving. You pictured where you’d go next. And then nothing happened. It’s normal to feel frustrated, confused, or even a little embarrassed. But here’s the part you have to remember: just because your house didn’t sell the first time, doesn’t mean it won’t sell. And here's what most agents won’t tell you. In m... read more

2025 Housing Market Recap

Posted by Patrick Kelley on December 23, 2025 in  2025  Home sales  Inventory  Mortgage rates

Here’s your 2025 housing market year-in-review. This year we had more homes to choose from, lower rates (and a bit better affordability), and homeowners with near record amounts of equity. And that's just a few of the reasons why millions of people made a move this year. If you want to know what's expected for 2026, DM me.

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