Uncategorized 14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years. It’s real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren’t just saying homeownership is a smart move, they’re feeling better about it […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 23, 2026
Video Blogs July 2026 Eastside Market Update July 2026 Eastside Market Update Let’s talk inventory, because it’s the defining story this month. At 3.3 months of supply, we’ve blown past anything we’ve seen in over a decade. This eclipses the rough patch of 2018 — which I remember clearly — and appears to reach back to around 2014, which honestly feels like […]
Economy More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer 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. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. Let’s look at the […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 17th, 2026
Economy Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold. Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately. And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, here’s the thing you […]
Uncategorized Weekly Update – July 9th, 2026
Economy That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated the seller usually gets. Where […]
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Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 2nd, 2026
Economy The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 25th, 2026
Economy Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here’s What the Experts Actually Expect. One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down. Some believe a crash is coming and they’ll get a better deal if they hold off. Others worry they’ll buy now and watch their home’s value fall later. And nobody wants to […]
Economy Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know. A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying “no” to just about everything. No repairs. No concessions. No negotiation. If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much had to take it on the seller’s terms. But now that inventory’s grown, negotiations are becoming a normal part of the process again. That’s why one […]
Economy Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little good news.  Asking prices have started to come down. The typical seller listed their house for a median of $429,500 in May. That’s 2.4% lower than a year ago, according to Realtor.com. On its own, that won’t transform what […]
Economy June Eastside Stats June 2026 Eastside Market Update TL;DR: Prices are down and trending lower. The market is balanced but feels different than it did a year ago. Well-priced homes are still moving — but buyers know they have options. May data is in, and I’m going to be straight with you: prices are down. The median sold […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 11, 2026  
Market Advice The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026 If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven’t picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot changed over the first half of this year. Back at […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 4th  
Market Advice The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to realize. Waiting doesn’t usually fix the […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – May 28th, 2026