Real Estate by Donna Seals

07/06/2026

Home prices are up in some markets and flat or negative in others. So, what's going on?

It really comes down to one thing: inventory.

Where there are more homes for sale than there were before the pandemic, prices have stabilized or dipped. Where inventory is still well below normal, prices are still climbing.

And that’s why the headlines are so confusing right now. It varies a lot by area.

The national average is 1.7%, but your city’s number may tell a different story depending on where you live. That's exactly why working with someone who knows your local market makes all the difference right now.

Are you trying to buy or sell in the next 6 months? Drop a comment below and I'll tell you what the data says about our market right now.



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07/03/2026

Down payments are smaller than they’ve been in years, and that opens the door for more buyers.

And with added help from assistance programs and a little help from loved ones, you may have more ways forward than you realized. Connect with a trusted lender to talk through your options.



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Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.

07/02/2026

This market isn't broken, and waiting for a crash that isn't coming has a cost. Every month spent on the sidelines is a month someone else is building equity, locking in a price, or getting ahead of what most experts expect to be a housing surge once broader economic conditions settle.

Whether you're thinking about buying or selling, a local real estate agent can help you figure out what this market means for your specific situation and what your next move could look like.



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You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately.

06/30/2026

Think a newly built home is out of reach? It might cost less than you’d think. Compared to an existing home, new homes save buyers an average of about $25,000 over their first 10 years. Because having a brand-new roof, HVAC system, and water heater means lower bills and fewer repairs early on. Ready to see if a newly built home is right for you? Let's look at what's available in your budget.



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06/29/2026

In many places today, homebuyers finally have the upper hand.

Data shows that, as a whole, there are more sellers than buyers active in the market right now. That means buyers have more homes to choose from and a lot more room to negotiate.

Think of it like this. When sellers are competing for a smaller pool of buyers, those sellers are far more willing to say “yes” to things like price cuts, repairs, and even help with closing costs.

And those are things you may not have gotten just a few years ago.

But you have to know how to ask for it. That's where a good agent can help.

Want to know what you can realistically ask for in our market? DM me and I'll show you what's working.

The power dynamics have shifted. Let’s make the most of this moment.



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06/26/2026

If you’re seeing headlines about how a record number of sellers are taking their homes off the market, don’t panic. It’s not a warning of an impending crash. It’s a market adjusting.



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You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market.

06/25/2026

Your house didn't sell and your listing expired. And the hardest part is you still don’t have a clear answer on why no one bought it.

You just know it didn’t happen, and now you’re supposed to decide whether to try again… or what to change.

Here’s what I’d do before you re-list: get a second opinion.

Because data shows homeowners who switch agents after their listing expires are more likely to see their house sell.

A different agent brings a fresh perspective and can run a quick reset.

The price. The marketing. The presentation. Chances are something in there needs to change.

You’re not stuck – you just need a better plan. And a partner who knows how to execute it.

If you want a second opinion, DM me the word “EXPIRED.”

I’ll take a quick look at what happened and tell you the first one or two changes I’d make to get traction.



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06/23/2026

There’s a reason only 5% of sellers sell without an agent. The ones who tried it on their own say this is where things went sideways: getting the price right, knowing how to prep, and selling on time. And these aren’t small details. They’re what determines how much you walk away with. Skip the guesswork. Let’s connect.



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06/23/2026

There’s a reason only 5% of sellers sell without an agent.

The ones who tried selling solo point to the same three sticking points – getting the price right, knowing how to prep the house, and selling on time.

That’s a lot to juggle alone. And getting any one of them wrong can cost you time, money, or both.

But a good agent handles all the hard parts.

So, let’s connect when you’re ready to move, and we’ll chat about what a smooth sale looks like for you.



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