Matthew Bowser, Realtor at CØMPASS

04/07/2026

Investors Own Just 0.4% of Single-Family Homes

You may have heard big investors are buying a lot of homes. But that’s not what the numbers show. Only 0.4% of the single-family homes in this country are owned by big investors. Want a quick breakdown of what’s really driving today’s market? Let’s talk.

04/06/2026

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

If you're torn between selling and renting, make sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons first. For some homeowners, the hassle (and the expense) of renting may not be worth it.

When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.

04/05/2026

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

It’s easy to get caught up in headlines that make it sound like something big is about to happen. But don’t be fooled. The housing market isn’t crashing. It’s just shifting.

The key is understanding what’s actually happening in your market, so you can make the right move for you. Let’s connect if you want the local perspective.

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices.

04/04/2026

Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.

Ask yourself this: if your perfect home popped up tomorrow, would you be ready to make a move?

If the answer is no and you want to buy, it may be time to get pre-approved. You don’t feel behind before your search even officially kicks off.

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.

04/03/2026

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet?

Because if you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.

While you may be tempted to wait until you’re really serious about a house, that actually puts you behind the game.

The better bet is getting pre-approved before you fall in love with something.

It’ll give you clarity on what you can borrow, your ideal price point, and what your monthly payment could look like. That’s information you’re going to want up front, so you don’t fall for something outside of your range.

Plus, when a house you love hits the market, you’ll be ready to go – not scrambling to figure it out.

If you’re about to start looking or just casually browsing, let’s talk about where to start.

04/02/2026

The Best February for New Listings in 4 Years

Feel like you’ve seen everything on the market, but nothing’s quite right? Remember, fresh options are popping up every day. In February, 362k more homes hit the market. And one of those could be exactly what you’re looking for.

04/01/2026

Feel like you’ve already seen everything on the market… and nothing’s quite right?
The frustration you feel is real. But here’s something you may have missed.

The latest report available shows this was the best February for new listings in 4 years.

That one month, over 362,000 homes hit the market. That’s 10% more than the month prior. And that momentum should continue this Spring.

So, if your search has felt stuck, it might be time to take another look. Because fresh options are popping up every day – and one of them could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

If you want to stay up to date on the homes hitting the market in our area, DM me.

03/31/2026

This’ll Change What You Think About Investors in Today’s Housing Market

It’s easy to assume big investors are taking over the housing market, but the data tells a different story. If you want an expert's opinion on what investor activity looks like in our area, let's talk.

Because odds are, it’s not as big a factor as you may think.

There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.

03/30/2026

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard: “Investors are buying everything.” But take a look at this.

Most of the biggest investors in the country are actually selling more homes than they’re buying right now.

That means they’re not dominating the market the way it might feel, and that could open up more opportunities for you.

If you want to understand what’s really going on in today’s market, let’s talk it through.

03/29/2026

You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.

Thinking about buying right now? The best advice is to accept that you can’t control where rates are going to go from here.

What you can do is work with a trusted lender and take steps that’ll help you get the best rate possible.

So, if you want to move today, let's make it happen. We just need to control the controllables and focus where it counts.

Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan.

03/28/2026

Thinking about selling your home? 🏡✨ What would it take to make that leap? With Compass's "Make Me Sell" program, you can now test the market before officially listing your property!

This innovative approach allows you to gauge interest and get a feel for what buyers are willing to pay. It's the perfect way to ensure you're making an informed decision about your sale. 💰💡

Ready to explore what your home is worth in today's market? Let us help you take the first step!

03/28/2026

The best week to list your house is almost here. Are you ready for it?

Data shows April 12–18 is expected to be the strongest window for sellers this year.

Based on the research, if your house hits the market during this sweet spot, you can expect:

More buyers.
A faster sale.
And a better sales price.

If you want to make the most of this ideal week, it’s officially go-time.

To find out what you need to do now to get ready, DM me or drop a comment below.