EXIT Premier Real Estate - Brenda Cahoon

07/02/2026

Today’s buyers are putting less money down. And that’s reassuring if you’ve been feeling priced out of the market lately.

The typical buyer put down about $23,400 in early 2026 – that's a 19% year-over-year dip, and the lowest down payments have been since 2021. How’s that possible?

A more balanced market and more moderate home prices are easing the pressure to put a big sum down. Plus, more buyers are opting for loans that require little or no down payments, like FHA and VA loans.

That combination is helping more people stop waiting and start buying.

So, if saving’s been the holdup, it’s time to explore your options.

07/02/2026

Market Update from Brenda Cahoon

Why a Newly Built Home Could Save You $25K over 10 Years

Think a newly built home is out of reach? It might cost less than you’d think. Compared to an existing home, new homes save buyers an average of about $25,000 over their first 10 years. Because having a brand-new roof, HVAC system, and water heater means lower bills and fewer repairs early on. Ready to see if a newly built home is right for you? Let's look at what's available in your budget.



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07/02/2026

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

Down payments are smaller than they’ve been in years, and that opens the door for more buyers.

And with added help from assistance programs and a little help from loved ones, you may have more ways forward than you realized. Connect with a trusted lender to talk through your options.

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.

07/01/2026

A lot of buyers and sellers are holding back right now because they're worried we're headed for another 2008. But look at the numbers.

In 2008, homeowner equity and mortgage debt were nearly identical. That means, if someone hit a rough patch, they had almost nothing to fall back on. That's part of what made that crash so bad.

Today? Home equity is at $34.9 trillion. Debt is at $14.4 trillion. So, homeowners aren't stuck. They have equity built up in their homes – which means if they needed to sell, many could and they’d still come out ahead. They have a cushion.

This isn’t a crash. Today’s market still has a solid foundation.

And if worries about a crash have been keeping you on the sidelines, it might be worth...

07/01/2026

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

This market isn't broken, and waiting for a crash that isn't coming has a cost. Every month spent on the sidelines is a month someone else is building equity, locking in a price, or getting ahead of what most experts expect to be a housing surge once broader economic conditions settle.

Whether you're thinking about buying or selling, a local real estate agent can help you figure out what this market means for your specific situation and what your next move could look like.

You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately.

06/30/2026

Think a newly built home is out of your budget? Over time, it might cost less than you think.

Compared to an existing home that’s 20 years old, buying new saves the average buyer more than $25,000 over the first 10 years.

Why? A brand-new roof, HVAC system, and water heater mean lower energy bills and fewer repairs early on.

So, the home that looks pricier upfront could actually cost you less over time.

DM me, and let’s look at what newly built homes in our area could save you.

06/29/2026

Home prices are up in some markets and flat or negative in others. So, what's going on?

It really comes down to one thing: inventory.

Where there are more homes for sale than there were before the pandemic, prices have stabilized or dipped. Where inventory is still well below normal, prices are still climbing.

And that’s why the headlines are so confusing right now. It varies a lot by area.

The national average is 1.7%, but your city’s number may tell a different story depending on where you live. That's exactly why working with someone who knows your local market makes all the difference right now.

Are you trying to buy or sell in the next 6 months? Drop a comment below and I'll tell you what the data says...

06/29/2026

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

When it comes to prices, where you are matters more than ever right now, and a local real estate agent is the best person to help you make sense of it.

Reach out today and let's build a plan that fits our market.

You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off.

06/28/2026

In many places today, homebuyers finally have the upper hand.

Data shows that, as a whole, there are more sellers than buyers active in the market right now. That means buyers have more homes to choose from and a lot more room to negotiate.

Think of it like this. When sellers are competing for a smaller pool of buyers, those sellers are far more willing to say “yes” to things like price cuts, repairs, and even help with closing costs.

And those are things you may not have gotten just a few years ago.

But you have to know how to ask for it. That's where a good agent can help.

Want to know what you can realistically ask for in our market? DM me and I'll show you what's working.

The power dynamics have shifted...

06/27/2026

More homeowners are pulling their houses off the market right now. But don’t let that rattle your own plans to sell.

Yes, delistings are up. But relistings are climbing right alongside them. So, most of those sellers are simply taking a short pause to reset before putting the house back on the market.

That usually means stepping back to do a few repairs, taking fresh photos, bringing in staging, or adjusting to a better price. It’s a regroup, not a retreat.

So, if your house is sitting (not selling), treat it as your cue to listen to buyer feedback and adjust.

Because this isn’t a sign of broader housing market trouble. It just shows that sellers need to meet the market where it is.