John Bailey - Realtor

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

🏠 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. DM me and let's talk.

05/27/2026

🏠 Tempted to price your house high just to see what happens? You should know, overpriced homes generally don’t sell right away, they sit. And that delay will cost you.

🏠 The longer a house is on the market without any offers, typically the lower the eventual sale price.

🏠 So, how do you know that right number to list at? You lean on a pro.

🏠 The best list price depends on your neighborhood, and what buyers are actually paying right now. That’s where I can help.

🏠 DM me and let’s talk about a realistic strategy that’ll get your house sold for as much as possible (and as quickly as possible). Because overpricing may actually leave money on the table.

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

🏠 Now might be a smart time to look at newly built homes.

🏠 Builders are motivated to keep their inventory moving, so they’re offering incentives like mortgage rate buydowns and closing cost help to draw in buyers.

🏠 It also means they may be more flexible on price. In fact, the median price for newly built homes just hit a five-year low for this exact reason.

🏠 Builder perks and lower prices? That’s a combo worth paying attention to.

🏠 DM me to talk through what’s available in our area and which builders are offering the best incentives today.

04/22/2026

🏠 Remember when it felt like almost every house went for way over asking? In many places, that’s calmed down. Fewer homes are selling for over list price today. Want to know what to expect if you're buying in our market? Let’s talk.

04/20/2026

🏠 First-time buyers may be starting to catch a bit of a break – and this list shows where.

🏠 Zillow just ranked the top 10 markets for first-time buyers this Spring.

🏠 And these metros made the list because there are more homes to choose from. There’s slower price growth. And wages are rising in these areas.

🏠 That combination is what’s opening the door for some buyers, even with higher mortgage rates.

🏠 But what about your city? Even if your metro isn’t on this list, don’t worry. The full list names 50 cities. And even beyond that, there’s opportunity in any market, if you know where to look.

🏠 Want to find the best neighborhoods for first-time buyers locally? Let’s talk.

04/15/2026

🏠 Want to make a move, but you're worried it’s going to take longer than you’d like? Here’s what you need to know.

🏠 The average home is taking about 57 days to sell. And that actually isn’t slow. It’s normal.

🏠 No matter what you’re reading online, know that the market hasn’t stalled. And neither has your move.

🏠 The reality is homes that are priced and positioned right are still selling. So, if you want to move, you can.

🏠 Let’s talk about how to set your house up to sell quickly in today’s market.

03/25/2026

Tips for getting your home ready for spring. 🏠🌷🌸