Blake Burns Realtor

08/20/2026

Whether you’re buying or selling, deals are looking different at the moment.

Almost half of sellers gave buyers a concession recently – the highest share on record for this time of year. Builders are also compromising, with over 60% offering incentives like upgrades or discounts.

That says one thing: negotiations are back on the table.

For buyers, that means more chances to ask for a better deal – and maybe get it.

For sellers, it means buyers will expect you to meet them partway. Digging in your heels could mean a longer wait or a lost sale.

The magic words right now? Wiggle room.

Let's connect to talk about what's realistic to ask for, or offer, in our market.

08/16/2026

Under contract in just 3 days! Congratulations to the buyer! But a special congratulations to my sellers! It’s a pleasure to get this done!

08/13/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE❗️9000 GAY RD, WILLIAMSBURG
Come tour this beautiful Northern Michigan property and see everything it has to offer in person!
📍 9000 Gay Rd. Williamsburg, MI 49690
⏰ This Saturday August 15th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Whether you’re actively searching for your next home or just curious to take a look, stop by and explore the property. I’ll be there to answer questions and show you around!
Come see what makes 9000 Gay Rd. such a special place to call home.

Blake Burns, REALTOR®
Five Star Real Estate

08/12/2026

Now Live!
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08/11/2026

Coming Very Soon!

08/10/2026

Home price growth slowed way down, and now it's showing early signs of picking back up. Whether you're buying or selling, let's connect so you can see exactly what prices are doing in our local market and what that means for your plans.

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.

08/09/2026

If a tight budget or a thin selection has kept you from buying a home, now might be the time to restart your search.

Ready to see what’s available here? Let’s connect.

If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.

08/07/2026

The second half of the year probably won't be perfect. But it could be better.
Mortgage rates may ease. Home sales could pick up. And prices are expected to continue rising at a healthier, more sustainable pace. If you've been waiting for signs of progress, this is it.
If you want to understand what these forecasts mean for your plans and what’s happening in our local market, let’s connect.

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.

08/05/2026

Officially a Certified Luxury Homes Agent!

08/05/2026

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.

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