07/15/2026
The market is definitely keeping me busy—I currently have 5 homes in escrow, and so far everything is moving along smoothly. It’s been great to see buyers and sellers getting deals together despite all the headlines.
Here’s what I’m seeing:
📈 Pending home sales are up 4% from a year ago, and the U.S. just wrapped up its strongest spring buying season since 2022. That’s encouraging, but there’s still some uncertainty. Mortgage rates remain near their highest levels of the year, so we’ll have to see if buyer demand keeps up—especially if we see more volatility in the stock or energy markets.
Mortgage applications have dipped a bit as rates climbed, so that’s something I’m watching closely over the next few weeks.
On the inventory side, we’re no longer seeing the rapid increase in homes for sale that we were earlier this year, and that’s helping push prices up again. In many markets, well-priced homes are still attracting solid interest.
For sellers, pricing your home correctly from day one is more important than ever. While buyers are still out there, higher rates and economic uncertainty have made them more selective. Homes are taking a little longer to sell than they were this time last year, and many buyers are still negotiating below asking price—although that trend is becoming less common.
If you’re wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, feel free to reach out. Every market is local, and having a strategy makes all the difference.
