Matthew Smith Licensed Realtor

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.

A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on.

08/21/2026

Sometimes the best deal isn’t the newest listing — it’s the one everyone else has overlooked.

🏡 Originally Listed: $930,000
🤝 Our Purchase Price: $850,000
💰 $80,000 Below Asking

Instead of chasing the hottest properties and getting pulled into bidding wars, we targeted a home that had been overpriced and sitting on the market for an extended period of time.

It’s about knowing which properties to target, when the seller’s negotiating position has changed, and how much leverage you actually have.

If you’re buying on Long Island, don’t just search for houses.

Search for opportunities.

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08/19/2026

Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.

08/12/2026

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

08/05/2026

Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?

07/29/2026

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.