Remax Mark Skibowski

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests. They can give your budget some breathing room and put you in a community designed with lifestyle in mind.

Curious about the options in our area? Let's connect.

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

06/01/2026

Wondering what’s really going on with home prices? The truth is: it depends on where you live.

In the 50 largest metros, nearly half are still seeing prices climb. The other half are seeing slight declines.

It’s a clear reminder that real estate is hyper-local. And understanding what’s happening in your specific market is key.

Let’s talk about what’s unfolding in our area, and how that impacts the strategy for your next move.

05/31/2026

Despite what you may be seeing online, home prices are rising or holding steady in most parts of the country.

If you’re curious what your home is worth today, let’s take a look at the numbers together. Because context, and local expertise, matter more than what you’re seeing online.

You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.”

05/31/2026

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, sometimes life changes before the market does.
A growing family.
An empty nest.
A new job.
Retirement.
Needing to be closer to loved ones.

Those are the real reasons 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to move, no matter the market. Because life doesn't wait for the timing to be perfect.

And if that’s where you are right now, you can still move. You may even have more options than you think. You just need someone who can help you find them.

05/31/2026

The sellers who succeed in this market aren’t doing anything extreme. They’re pricing their house right, making strategic repairs, getting local guidance, and making decisions based on how buyers actually behave today. Those small but mighty mindset shifts could make or break your sale.

Want a real plan tailored to your home and your neighborhood? Let’s talk.

Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country.

05/31/2026

You’ve probably seen influencers online saying home prices are about to crash. But don’t believe everything you hear.

This is what housing market experts are saying.

Nationally, home prices are expected to keep rising over the next five years. Not at the breakneck pace we saw a few years back, but steadily.

So, where’s the confusion coming from? Some markets are seeing small price declines right now – and that’s what’s getting amplified online. But it’s not the full picture.

When you average price trends across the entire country together, prices are going up, not down. And this isn’t a crash.

If you want clarity on what’s real (and what’s just noise), let’s talk.

05/30/2026

For the past few years, affordability has stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks.

But here’s something you may have missed while you were sitting on the sidelines.

Housing affordability has improved in all 50 states over the past year. That’s according to new research from First American.

Now, this doesn’t mean buying a home is suddenly affordable for everyone. But the squeeze a lot of buyers felt over the last few years is finally starting to ease.

Want to see how affordability has changed in our area? DM me.

05/30/2026

The Truth About Affordability Today

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.