Welcome to 2026!

The year 2025 felt a bit like a slog.  Many agents including myself saw a slow down in production.  The ebbs and flows of a real estate career.  Regardless, a couple things stood out amongst the litany of headlines this year.  Basic economic principles still rule the day.  Simple supply and demand dynamics is enough to explain the last few years and definitely this one as despite a rise in inventory we still saw enough demand to keep home prices afloat. The other main thing that stood out was our call for sustained mortgage rates below 6.5%.  We've maintained below that mark for about five months now.  And, as we head into 2026, we have an accumulation of demand and purchase applications waiting for the market on the other side.
What will 2026 bring?  As of now, I already have a few irons in the fire for Spring.  I am hopeful we get the push in the market a lot of people in the industry expect.
I look forward to turning those irons into finished products and helping many others!

As always, I'll be here tracking it week by week.

If you know anyone looking to make a move in the new year, please share this newsletter and my information with them.  I'd love the opportunity to be a resource and guide.

Cheers!

What are you seeing or hearing? I'd love to know paul@guiderealestate.com
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