09/02/2026
🏡 Real House Talk 🏡 The data is starting to speak pretty loudly… and we think it’s worth paying attention. 👀
📈 Pending home sales have increased for three consecutive months.
📈 Contract signings are up 3% from this time last year.
📈 Purchase mortgage applications are up 8%.
That’s more than a seasonal blip. It’s a meaningful shift in buyer behavior and we’re seeing it impact the market.
The “wait and see” crowd is becoming the “let’s get moving” crowd. That changes the game for both buyers AND sellers.
🏠 For sellers:
If you’re waiting to list, keep in mind that waiting may put you on the market alongside even more competition as inventory continues to build and buyer demand increases. If you want to take advantage of a window with less seller competition, that window may be now, not later. Talk to your Realtor and if you don’t have one, I can recommend some great ones!
🔑 For buyers:
You may have more negotiating power right now, more opportunities for seller concessions, and fewer competing offers than you could see once the broader market really wakes up.
Are these “perfect” market conditions? No way, but there’s no such thing as a perfect market.
Sometimes the best opportunity isn’t waiting for everything to line up perfectly, it’s recognizing when the conditions in front of you are pretty darn good.
My advice? Get prepared before you need to be prepared. Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling, let’s talk through your options now so you’re ready when the right opportunity comes along.
Don’t wait for the market to send you a flashing neon sign. 😉
📲 If you or someone you know has been sitting on the sidelines, let’s have a conversation. No pressure. No hype. Just good information so you can make the decision that’s right for you. 🩷
Let’s get ahead of the curve together! 🏡
