Bradley Farrell, Broker/Realtor

01/30/2026

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

Downsizing is about setting yourself up for what comes next – on your terms.

If retirement is on the horizon and you’ve started wondering what your current house (and your equity) could make possible, the first step isn’t selling. It’s understanding your options.

Let’s talk. A simple, no-pressure conversation can help you see what downsizing might look like – and whether it makes sense for you.

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. 

01/29/2026

You’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to drop – and it’s happening.

Mortgage rates are in the lowest range they’ve been in nearly 3 years. And they’re expected to stay in this vicinity for the rest of 2026. That’s a big deal.
That means affordability is going to start to feel different.

The door just opened. Lower payments. Better affordability. More buying power.

If buying didn’t make sense for you before, it might now. Take this as your sign it's time to talk to a lender and take another look at your numbers.

01/28/2026

Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

The housing market in 2026 isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a year where local conditions matter more than ever.

Whether your market leans more buyer-friendly or seller-friendly, the right strategy can put you in a strong position. And that’s where a local expert comes in. Let’s connect.

Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year.

01/27/2026

Home Sales Picked Up Coming into 2026

Home sales picked up coming into 2026. We had the best December for home sales in almost 3 years. Buyers aren’t waiting for spring. Maybe you shouldn’t either.

01/26/2026

Be honest. Would you scroll past a house that’s been listed and sitting for months?
A few years ago, that made sense. Today, not so much.

Homes are taking longer to sell across the board. On average, it takes 73 days right now – which is typical for this time of year.

So, a house that’s been sitting doesn’t automatically mean something’s wrong. It may have been priced a little high, launched into heavy competition, or just didn’t stand out online.

And here’s what many buyers miss: sellers who’ve been waiting are often more open to negotiating.

So, before you scroll past, take a second look. Sometimes the best opportunity is the one everyone else skipped.

01/23/2026

Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

Foreclosure activity may be rising, but it’s still well within a normal range – and nowhere close to the danger zones of the past. But the headlines are doing more to terrify than clarify. And that’s exactly why having a trusted real estate expert you can call on is so important.

When you hear something in the news or see something on social about housing that worries you, please reach out so you have the context to understand what’s really happening and how it impacts you (if at all).

If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market.

01/22/2026

Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

Mortgage rates dropping to a 3-year low isn’t just a headline.

For many buyers, where rates are now could be the difference between watching from the sidelines and finally getting the keys to their next home.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to re-run your numbers and see what’s possible now, this is it.

Let’s take a look at what today’s rates mean for your budget and your options.

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening.

01/21/2026

Headlines about the double-digit jump in foreclosure filings sound scary – until you zoom out.

This visual says everything.

The left side shows foreclosure filings in the years around the housing crash. The right side shows the last few years.

And here’s what it tells me. Even with the uptick in 2025, we’re nowhere near crisis territory.

Strong lending standards + high equity are keeping homeowners on solid ground.

If you want the real story behind today’s data (not the scary headline version), DM me and I’ll send you the facts. No clickbait.

01/20/2026

Buyers Will Have More Options in 2026

Forecasts show the number of homes for sale is expected to go up another 9-10% this year. To make sure you always know about the latest listings in our area, let’s connect.

01/19/2026

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

If you’re looking to sell this spring, you still have time to make updates that help your home stand out – without taking on a full renovation.

If you’re not sure where to start, let’s talk through what makes sense for your house. A quick conversation can help you prioritize the updates that’ll pack the biggest punch.

What’s one upgrade you’ve been thinking about – and wondering if it’s worth it?

Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards.

01/16/2026

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret after selling without an agent? It’s that they didn’t know how to price their house for today’s market. And it shows.

59% of sellers who list their house on their own miss the mark on pricing and end up having to drop their price at least once.

And the truth is, most buyers don’t see price cuts as a second chance. They see them as a red flag something’s seriously wrong with the house.

That's why, in the end, the homeowner may actually walk away with less than if they’d just used an agent.

So, skip the headache and the hassle. And hire a pro.

DM me if you want to know what your house could sell for.

01/15/2026

Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

If you want to talk through what investor activity actually looks like in our local market, and how it impacts your options (or doesn’t), let’s connect.
Sometimes a little context makes all the difference.

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.”