Belinda Desmond Real Estate

06/18/2026

Three years of stagnation. Rates that pushed millions of buyers to the sidelines. A market that felt frozen for anyone trying to make a move.

That's changing.

NAR's chief economist is forecasting a 14% increase in home sales nationally in 2026 — driven by easing rates, more inventory, and buyers who have been waiting long enough. If rates reach 6%, an estimated 5 million additional households become mortgage-eligible. That's not a slow thaw. That's a wave building.
And waves reward the people who saw them coming.

Whether you've been waiting to buy, thinking about selling, or just trying to figure out if now is finally the right time — this is the market update worth paying attention to.

Reach out. Let's talk about what this means for you specifically.



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06/17/2026

Life is short. Buy the house.
The timing will never be perfect.
The rates will always be doing something. There will always be a reason to wait a little longer.

But there will also always be a morning where the light comes through those windows just right. A first holiday in a space that's finally yours. A key in a door that belongs to you.

That part doesn't wait forever.
My DMs are open when you're ready.

06/15/2026

I've been paying attention.
Every home that sold in under 7 days last month had the same things going for it. It wasn't luck. It wasn't just the market. It was decisions — made before the listing ever went live.

The price was right on day one. Not optimistic. Not "let's see what happens." Right.
The photos stopped the scroll. Natural light, clean lines, a lead shot that made you want to see the rest.

It was ready. No "sellers will consider credits." No deferred maintenance hanging over the negotiation. Buyers walked in and felt like they could move tomorrow.

And it was marketed like it mattered. Because it did.
None of this is accidental. All of it is a choice.

If you're thinking about listing and you want to be the house everyone's talking about — let's talk.

06/12/2026

Genuine question: can your algorithm tell you which street floods after heavy rain? Which neighborhood is actually up and coming versus which one has been "up and coming" for twelve years?

Can it tell when a seller is bluffing?

AI is genuinely impressive. I use it. I'm not scared of it.

But there's a version of this job that's about data — and then there's the version that's about knowing that the house you almost didn't tour was the one you ended up crying happy tears in on closing day.

That second part? Still mine.
And if you want someone in your corner who brings both — DM me.

06/11/2026

Someone sent me another "housing crash" article this week and asked if they should wait.
Here's what I told them.

Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets in Q1 2026. Monthly payments are down $140 from this time last year. First-time buyers are spending 4% less of their income on housing than twelve months ago.

That's not a crashing market. That's a market quietly improving while the headlines stay loud.
The people waiting for prices to collapse are still waiting. The people who bought last year are building equity.

Reach out. Let's look at what the numbers mean for your situation..

06/10/2026

Top 5 horror movies of all time. No notes.

"We want turnkey." Budget: 1998.

The seller who took the market personally.

Being told no. By anyone. About anything.

A 9-5. I could never.

"My cousin's getting into real estate." The sequel nobody asked for.

If you made it this far and you're not a real estate agent — hi, we're a lot. But we're also the ones who will move mountains to get you into the right home.

And if you are a real estate agent — you felt every single one of these in your chest. Share this with someone who gets it.

06/08/2026

Most agents will tell you whatever it takes to get the listing signed.

I've walked away from listings because the price wasn't right. I've had the uncomfortable conversation about the photos. I've told sellers an offer wasn't good enough even when taking it would have been easier for everyone.

That's not me being difficult. That's me being on your side.
If you want an agent who tells you the truth from day one — your home deserves that. Reach out when you're ready.

06/07/2026

Creating a home you actually love doesn’t always require moving.

I’ve been making a few updates to our bedroom lately, and it’s amazing how much a few simple changes can completely transform a space.

As someone who spends every day helping people find the right home, I’m also a big believer in creating spaces that feel good to live in right now.

If you’re curious about the pieces I used for this refresh, I’ve linked everything below.

Because sometimes the best investment in your home is making it a place you can’t wait to come back to.

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06/07/2026

The oversized primary suite.
The custom walk-in closet.
The peaceful backyard views.
The feeling that you've finally found the one.

Open today from 10 AM - 12 PM.

Look for the balloons at the mailbox and stop by 13 Cider Mill Road in Standish!

06/06/2026

Some homes check boxes.

Others make you exhale.

The natural light, warm wood tones, soft color palette, and greenery throughout create a feeling that's difficult to capture in photos but impossible to miss in person.

Tomorrow's your chance to see 13 Cider Mill Road in Standish, Maine at our Open House 10am-12pm.