Barb and Kent Breitenfeldt- Real Estate

09/17/2026

Yes they raised interest rates today. But.
Still lower than 18% when my parents bought a house in the 80’s!!

09/17/2026

🏡 The housing market may be entering a sweet spot for buyers. According to a new Realtor.com analysis, the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 could offer a powerful combination of more inventory, lower list prices and less buyer competition. https://bit.ly/4rgCHTV

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Most people overcomplicate real estate. They drown in spreadsheets, 20-page pro formas, and analysis paralysis. Successful investors don’t do that. They.

09/07/2026

Mortgage rates hit 6.71%—the highest since July 2025—as inflation concerns from Middle East tensions push bond markets higher. The Fed doesn't expect rate relief this fall. But there's an opportunity: home prices are declining and price cuts are at their highest level this year. Higher rates, but better deals.

09/03/2026

📈 Big News from NAR: Home Sales Expected to Surge in 2026

According to National Association of REALTORS® latest outlook, existing-home sales are projected to rise by 14% in 2026 as mortgage rates ease and market stability improves.

For agents, that means one thing: more buyers re-entering the market — and more opportunities to serve them well.

Stay visible. Stay informed. Stay ready.

09/03/2026

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun revealed the homebuying hot spots and provided a 2026 real estate and economic forecast during NAR's seventh annual Real Estate Forecast Summit: The Year Ahead.

07/21/2026

A sharp 5.7% monthly drop in energy costs helped lower overall U.S. inflation to 3.5% in June, a positive development that eases upward pressure on mortgage rates.

05/14/2026

New Listing!! Over 10 acres in the Village of Waukesha. Huge 100'x50' pole barn with heat.

Set on 10.83 scenic acres with hunting permitted, this private retreat offers the perfect blend of space, functionality, and outdoor recreation. The property features a huge 100'x50' pole barn ideal for equipment storage, workshops, recreational vehicles, or hobby farming. With expansive open ground...

04/28/2026

Real estate experts say sellers who list early in 2026 have a strategic edge. With mortgage rates easing from their highs and buyer activity picking up, getting to market before the spring rush could mean less competition and more motivated buyers. "Activity feels stronger than it did at this time last year, and there's a sense that buyers are getting more comfortable making a move," says South Florida broker Alex Platt.

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