If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see:
But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing with less stress, and feeling less rushed.
Here are three reasons why accelerating your timeline over the next few weeks could actually be a better play.
As we move into 2026, the national housing market is settling into a more measured and sustainable pace. After several years of pandemic-driven surges, rapid interest rate increases, and tight inventory, conditions are settling into a more predictable pattern. The extremes are behind us. What remains is a market defined by moderation and stability.
Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.
Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident about the market.
Yes, more than you could a year or two ago.
If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today’s market is offering something you haven’t had in a while: options.
The national housing market continued to show resilience in the third quarter of 2025, even as affordability challenges remained top-of-mind for buyers. According to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ quarterly market review, home prices held steady nationwide, with notable strength in several regions including the Northeast.