Guillory Real Estate

06/18/2026

Right now, local markets are moving in very different directions. And your strategy as a buyer or seller should reflect your market.

Want to know which way our local market is leaning and what that means for your move? Let's connect.

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/15/2026

More buyers over 55 are now purchasing the home they intend to live in for the next twenty or twenty-five years. That changes what matters when you walk through the front door.

A few features worth looking for:

A primary bedroom and full bath on the ground floor
Wider doorways and hallways that can accommodate a walker or wheelchair later
Lever door handles and rocker light switches that stay easy on tired hands
A low or zero-step entry from the garage or driveway
A curbless, walk-in shower in place of a step-over tub
Good lighting and low-maintenance landscaping that will not own your weekends

06/15/2026

The sellers having the most success today are the ones who understand the market has changed and are adapting to meet it where it is.

Sometimes that means negotiating on closing costs. Sometimes it means offering something else. The key is knowing which concessions are worth it for our local market.

If you’re wondering what's normal in our area, what's worth negotiating, and where it makes sense to stand firm, let’s connect.

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

06/12/2026

Thinking about downsizing — but afraid of the property tax hit?

You're not alone. Many Northern California homeowners 55 and older want to right-size into something that fits this next chapter, but they hold off for one reason: the fear of losing the low property tax base they've held for decades.
Here's what often gets missed. Under Proposition 19, if you (or a spouse) are 55 or older, you can transfer your current property tax base to a replacement home anywhere in California — up to three times — even when the new home costs more than your current one.

That means the move you've been putting off may cost far less in annual taxes than you think.

If you are even a little curious about what this could look like for you, send us a message or give us a call. No pressure, on your timeline.

06/11/2026

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year."

But before you decide, make sure you understand what you could be giving up too. Because moving this Summer does have its advantages.

For buyers, it could give you more options in your price point. Historically, there are over 30% more fresh listings in the Summer compared to the rest of the year.

For sellers, it can mean a better sales price. Data shows, on average homes sell for 4% more in the typical Summer month compared to usual month in the Fall or Winter (when demand typically falls off).

The point isn't to rush into anything. It's just to make sure you have the full picture before deciding whether waiting is really your best move.

DM me if you want to talk through your options. No pressure, just perspective based on years of experience.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Affordability is a real challenge, but it's not an unsolvable one...

Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.

06/04/2026

The housing market hasn’t rebounded as quickly as experts originally hoped. But that doesn’t mean it’s stalled.

Higher inflation and lingering economic uncertainty caused economists to revise their forecasts for this year. But importantly, when those two things settle down, many experts believe the market will regain its momentum.

So don’t see this revision in forecasts as a sign of trouble. See it as a temporary reaction to overall conditions and uncertainty.

If you want to know what’s happening in our local market, and what it could mean for your plans for the rest of this year, let’s connect.

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.

06/03/2026

Stuck deciding whether to buy now or wait? Waiting too long could cost you a sizeable nest egg. Buying your first home at 30 (instead of 40) could give you $119,000 more in net worth by age 50. Wondering if now’s your moment? Let’s chat. 

06/01/2026

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.