Brian & Mercedes Erhahon, RESWealthy Team

08/15/2026

Whether you’re buying or selling, deals are looking different at the moment.

Almost half of sellers gave buyers a concession recently – the highest share on record for this time of year. Builders are also compromising, with over 60% offering incentives like upgrades or discounts.

That says one thing: negotiations are back on the table.

For buyers, that means more chances to ask for a better deal – and maybe get it.

For sellers, it means buyers will expect you to meet them partway. Digging in your heels could mean a longer wait or a lost sale.

The magic words right now? Wiggle room.

Let's connect to talk about what's realistic to ask for, or offer, in our market.

08/14/2026

The home that’s been sitting on the market for a few weeks? Maybe even a month? Don’t scroll past it just yet.

Your first instinct might be to assume there’s something wrong, but you could be missing out. Especially if finding a house in your budget has been your #1 challenge.

Homes that have been on the market longest are the ones you should be looking at first.

Because the longer a house sits, the more open the seller usually is to dropping the price or negotiating.

So, before you write off a listing that’s been around for a while, let’s connect. I can help you decide which homes are worth a second glance.

08/11/2026

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.

08/11/2026

Sellers and builders are both giving buyers more to work with this year. Want to know what’s realistic to expect in concessions and incentives in our market? Let’s connect.

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.

08/09/2026

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. Let’s make the most of this moment.

08/09/2026

Stuck deciding between buying a home now and holding out for the “perfect” mortgage rate?

The truth is, trying to time the market rarely works. Home prices, mortgage rates, and inflation are all outside your control.

And if you wait for all of them to line up just right, you may be waiting a long time.

My advice? If you want or need to move, look at your own numbers instead.

Because whether it's a good time to buy really comes down to your financial situation.

Can you afford the monthly payment?

Do you have enough money left over as a safety net?

What about for repairs?

It’s not a bad time to buy if the math makes sense for you. And that’s true no matter what you’re hearing about the market right now.

Connect with a trusted lender to run the numbers, then let’s chat.

07/10/2026

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're definitely not the only one.

Mortgage rates stayed higher than people hoped. Affordability was still tough. And every time it felt like things might improve, something else got in the way. But here's the good news.

A lot of housing experts think the second half of the year could start heading in a better direction. Not because everything magically gets fixed overnight...

But because if inflation cools off and things settle down overseas, mortgage rates could ease, more buyers could jump back in, and the market could finally start feeling a little less stuck.

Will everything suddenly be easy? Probably not. But after the first half we've had, "better" is a pretty good place to start.

If you're wondering what that could mean for your plans (or for our local market), send me a message.

I’ve got the latest forecasts on rates, prices, and more. And I'd be happy to walk you through what to expect.

07/09/2026

The second half of the year probably won't be perfect. But it could be better.
Mortgage rates may ease. Home sales could pick up. And prices are expected to continue rising at a healthier, more sustainable pace. If you've been waiting for signs of progress, this is it.
If you want to understand what these forecasts mean for your plans and what’s happening in our local market, let’s connect.

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.

07/09/2026

Student loans don't have to be the thing standing between you and owning a home. If you've been putting off your homebuying plans because of that debt, talk to a lender about your options. It may not be the barrier you think it is.

Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.

07/08/2026

If your student loans have you wondering whether buying a home is even possible, keep reading.

33% of first-time homebuyers have student loan debt. That's roughly a third. And if they're making it happen, maybe you can too. Here’s why.

Lenders look at your whole financial picture – your income, your credit, your overall debt – not just your loans. So, if your finances are in decent shape, you might be a lot closer to owning than you think.

Don't count yourself out before you even try. Connect with a lender and talk about your options.