07/01/2026
Life happens. Time slides by, and next thing you know—here we are, 6 months into the not-so-new year.
What was on your January plan that hasn't quite happened yet?
If "making a move" was on that list, and you're sitting there wondering what it takes to get that plan rolling again... take a breath. Let me offer a few pieces of grounded advice:
Here in Raleigh, the market is still rolling and homes are still selling. But because the Triangle is a HUGE area, whether you're stepping into a buyer’s or seller’s market depends entirely on your exact price point and zip code.
Interest rates are lower than this time last year, but higher than they were in January. The moral of that story? They fluctuate enough that they shouldn't be the sole reason you buy or hold.
If you want to get things moving for the second half of the year, start here:
For my buyers:
Get your mortgage approval dusted off. If it’s more than 120 days old, get it updated. Make sure your down payment, closing, and moving costs are mapped out. (And if you aren't sure what those numbers look like right now, let's look at the math together).
For my sellers:
Have me (or your agent of choice!) come walk the house exactly as it sits today. Don't paint or fix anything yet. Let’s create a plan first—including a real cost/benefit analysis—so you’re only doing the things that will actually get you the most money possible.
For everyone:
Watch what’s happening right around you to keep a realistic baseline. How long are the houses on your block sitting? Are they getting full asking price?
Real estate doesn't happen in the national headlines; it happens in your neighborhood.
If your plans got put on the back burner this spring, what's been the biggest hurdle: the rate rollercoaster, finding the right inventory, or just summer life getting busy?
(Drop a comment, or shoot me a text anytime if you just want to talk it through!)
