The Copeland Team

08/04/2026

The housing market hasn’t rebounded as quickly as experts originally hoped. But that doesn’t mean it’s stalled.

Higher inflation and lingering economic uncertainty caused economists to revise their forecasts for this year. But importantly, when those two things settle down, many experts believe the market will regain its momentum.

So don’t see this revision in forecasts as a sign of trouble. See it as a temporary reaction to overall conditions and uncertainty.

If you want to know what’s happening in our local market, and what it could mean for your plans for the rest of this year, let’s connect.

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.

07/30/2026

Putting off buying a home? Maybe you're waiting for a crash to get a better deal – or afraid you'll buy now and watch your home's value fall later.

Either way, the widespread drop you're bracing for may not be coming.

Yes, a few markets are seeing mild declines. But more than 100 economists and housing experts expect home prices will actually rise nationally over the next five years – not fall.

And waiting for a deal that never comes could mean passing up the chance to gain thousands in equity or paying more in a few years for the same home.

So before you decide to wait, let's talk about your options and what prices are really doing in our area.

07/28/2026

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're definitely not the only one.

Mortgage rates stayed higher than people hoped. Affordability was still tough. And every time it felt like things might improve, something else got in the way. But here's the good news.

A lot of housing experts think the second half of the year could start heading in a better direction. Not because everything magically gets fixed overnight...

But because if inflation cools off and things settle down overseas, mortgage rates could ease, more buyers could jump back in, and the market could finally start feeling a little less stuck.

Will everything suddenly be easy? Probably not. But after the first half we've had, "better" is a pretty good place to start.

If you're wondering what that could mean for your plans (or for our local market), send me a message.

I’ve got the latest forecasts on rates, prices, and more. And I'd be happy to walk you through what to expect.

07/22/2026

OMG!! This house is stunning!! Give Sold by Tori and Erika a call!! Don’t miss this one!!

07/10/2026

Join The Copeland Team for Coffee with the Copelands where we discuss first time homebuyer loans!

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06/30/2026

Grab your cup of coffee and join Kasie and Don Copeland for another "Coffee with the Copelands"!

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06/21/2026

We asked. You answered. And the results speak for themselves. 🏆

Our 2026 Gallup Engagement Survey shows we're 30 percentage points above the U.S. national engagement average — and overall engagement jumped 16 points from the last survey.

That's not luck. That's the result of a team that shows up every single day.

Thank you for making Benchmark a place where people genuinely want to be.

05/11/2026

04/23/2026

We could not agree more!! Love our company!!

04/18/2026

So proud!