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Best December for Home Sales in 3 Years

Posted by Patrick Kelley on January 27, 2026 in  Buyer demand  Home sales  Spring  Winter market
Home sales picked up coming into 2026. We just had the strongest December for home sales we’ve seen in nearly 3 years. And that matters because December is usually a slower month in real estate. But 5.1% more homes sold in December than in November. It means momentum is building. Buyers are stepping back in. And more homes are selling. They’re not waiting until spring. Maybe you shouldn’t either. If you want to sell now and get ahead of the Spring crowd, let’s connect.  ... 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.

The Benefits of Home Staging

Posted by Patrick Kelley on October 21, 2025 in  Days on market  Home sales  marketing  Staging
Staged homes get up to 10% more views, and they sell 73% faster than homes that aren’t staged. That’s not a coincidence. But it is what happens when your house stands out online. If selling quickly is your goal, staging may be a smart strategy – especially now that there are more homes for sale. To go over your options and my recommendation based on your budget (and timeline), DM me.... read more
  Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since the same time last June. For every 100 new listings in June, about 21 homes were taken off the market. And if you’ve made that same choice, you’re probably frustrated things didn&rsq... read more
  Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying with rates and prices where they are right now? Here’s some perspective that can help. The market actually isn’t at a standstill. While there weren’t as many sales last year as there’d be in a normal market, roughly 4.15 million homes still sold (not including new construction), according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). And the expectation is that number will ris... read more

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