Jean Pickering, Realtor

05/26/2026

Calling all golf enthusiasts! Situated off the 9th hole, this Golf Resort Lot at the prestigious Wilderness Club Resort near Eureka Montana is ready for your dream home!

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/2198170h03704

05/26/2026

Almost 40 acres, already split in three tracts! Beautiful, log home and two wells are just the beginning of your dream!
https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/2195866A41167

05/14/2026

Set along the protected waters of Lazy Bay on Whitefish Lake, this rare 1.232-acre waterfront property with a 3 bedroom/4 bath home offers privacy, recreation, and classic Montana lake living just minutes from downtown Whitefish.

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/2072394Q35444

05/14/2026

Waiting for Calm Can Cost Leverage

Many buyers are waiting for the market to “calm down.” The problem is — calm isn’t how this market resets.

Rates have been choppy, not trending, and that uncertainty is keeping some buyers on the sidelines. But at the same time, new listings are slowing, and overall supply is no longer improving the way it was earlier this year. When that happens, leverage can disappear quickly once confidence returns.

This is how markets shift back toward sellers — not with a crash or a spike, but quietly, when fewer homes hit the market and more buyers re‑engage at the same time.

That doesn’t mean you need to rush. It means this is a planning market, not a waiting market. Buyers who prepare now can still negotiate on price, concessions, or structure — especially before competition rebuilds.

If buying is on your radar this year, the smart move isn’t guessing where rates go next. It’s understanding your options and being ready to act if the right home shows up.

Happy house hunting 🏡

Source: Housingwire weekly market update

05/02/2026

So true in Montana! We had temperatures in the 70’s last week! Then two days of snow. Now back to the upper 60’s - low 70’s!

FRIDAY FUNNY!!

05/01/2026

Priced at under $300,000, this one won't last long!
https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1916272u93745

04/30/2026

When Waiting Feels Safe — But the Market Is Moving

Waiting often feels like the safest move — especially with noisy headlines and rates moving sideways. That’s understandable. But the market keeps moving even when buyers pause.

Right now, inventory is improving, which means more choices and less pressure for buyers. At the same time, buyer demand is starting to wake up, which typically happens before competition becomes obvious.

That overlap matters. When supply improves and demand firms up, buyers often have more leverage than they realize. As more buyers re‑enter, that leverage tends to fade—even if rates don’t change much.

If timing feels unclear, the Cost of Waiting can help. It’s a simple way to compare today’s pricing, inventory, and leverage with what the market often looks like once demand fully catches up.

If you’d like, we can run the numbers together and make a plan — whether that means acting soon or waiting with intention.

Happy house hunting 🏡

Source: Housingwire weekly market update

04/25/2026

One in 5 homeowners say they’ve received a fraudulent message before closing. ⚠️

This week on Real Estate Today, we dive into the latest real estate scam trends, how AI is making fraud harder to detect, and the five growing scams buyers and sellers should know. Plus, get expert strategies to help safeguard your transaction and stay ahead of potential threats.

Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!
https://www.nar.realtor/real-estate-today?utm_content=ret_teaser&utm_campaign=inf_26_ret-ret_social&audience=all&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_source=meta