If you’ve been following real estate headlines lately, you’ve probably seen nonstop talk about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability. And yes—those factors matter. But they’re only part of the story.
The holidays bring people together—family gatherings, office parties, reunions with friends. And no matter where you go, one topic always seems to pop up: the housing market.
A few years ago, when housing inventory hit record lows, just about anything sold — and fast. Buyers were competing for every listing, and multiple offers were the norm. But the market looks very different today.