09/12/2026
Do not skip over this:
The housing market has changed — and I think this puts it into perspective.
I was thinking tonight about the first home I ever sold when I got into new construction back in 2019.
It sold for $525,000.
Today, that same home is estimated around $825,000.
That’s roughly a $300,000 increase — about 57% — in seven years.
And it got me thinking about how strange this market feels right now.
For years, the conversation was about not having enough homes for sale. Today, inventory is growing in many markets, but we have a different problem:
Affordability.
Home prices are high.
Mortgage rates are elevated.
Monthly payments have changed dramatically.
And buyers have more choices — which means they’re becoming much more selective.
Realtor.com recently made a point that I think every seller needs to understand: OVERPRICING is being punished in this market. Homes that sit too long can lose buyer attention and negotiating leverage, and simply reducing the price later doesn’t always undo the damage.
That’s a big change from a few years ago.
A lot of homeowners are also sitting on great mortgage rates and asking themselves, “Why would I move?” Meanwhile, plenty of buyers want to buy, but they’re looking at today’s payment and asking themselves the same question.
So yes, there are more homes coming onto the market.
But there are also fewer buyers willing — or able — to overpay.
This isn’t a market where sellers can’t succeed. It’s a market where pricing, preparation, and strategy matter again.
And as a Realtor, I actually think that’s a healthy conversation to be having.
If you’ve been thinking about buying or selling and you’re trying to make sense of all of this, I’m always happy to talk through the numbers with you.
Babor Realty Group | Keller Williams
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