Mrkonic Realty Firm

05/31/2026

This!

The people who locked in at 2.7% in 2020 aren't selling.

The people waiting for 3% again aren't buying.

And somehow everyone's surprised the housing market is frozen.

I bought my first home in 2005 at 4.75%. Felt high at the time. Laughable by today's standards.

Here's what nobody wants to hear: 6.53% isn't a crisis. It's closer to the historical norm than most people realize.

1980: 14.4%
1990: 10.1%
2000: 8.0%
2010: 5.0%

We had ONE magical window from 2020 to 2021 where rates dropped to 2.7% and 3.1%. That wasn't normal. That was a once-in-a-generation anomaly that we all got spoiled by.

The buyers sitting on the sidelines waiting for that window to reopen could be waiting a very long time.

I moved to Nashville in 2017. Could I afford to buy my current home at today's prices AND today's rates? No way.

But I also know that people who waited for the "perfect" rate in every decade on that chart still ended up buying eventually... and they're glad they did.

The frozen market isn't a rate problem. It's a psychology problem.

6.53% isn't the villain here. Unrealistic expectations are.

05/22/2026

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05/19/2026

Top reasons homeowners are selling in 2026.

05/14/2026

Talking about how the current housing market feels frozen, thus impacting overall real estate dynamics. This video explores why movement in the housing market is stalled, leading to a housing crisis with scarce home sales and rising prices.

The current housing market feels frozen, impacting overall real estate dynamics. This video explores why movement in the housing market is stalled, leading t...

05/07/2026

California wins again!

04/25/2026

Such a cool home, but these cell phone photos are killing it for potential buyers!

04/20/2026

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04/20/2026

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04/12/2026

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04/10/2026

The Ultimate Guide for Homeowners Getting Ready to Sell Their Home in 2026
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make — and if you’re like most homeowners, you’ve probably typed a few of these into Google already:
“How to sell my house,” “home selling tips,” “how much is my home worth,” “best time to sell a house,” or “should I renovate before selling.”
If so, you’re in the right place.

This guide brings all five of those high‑intent questions together so you can move from overwhelmed to confident as you prepare for a successful sale.

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make — and if you’re like most homeowners, you’ve probably typed a few of these into Google already: “How to sell my house,” “home selling tips,” “how much is my home worth,” “best time to sell a house,” or .....