If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home, 2026 may finally be the year the market turns in your favor. After several years of record-low transactions, affordability challenges, and cautious buyers, new projections show a meaningful shift ahead — one that could bring stronger demand, more activity, and rising home values.

Here’s what sellers need to know.

President Trump has recently raised the idea of allowing portable mortgages—a system where homeowners can take their existing interest rate with them when they move to a new home.
This idea is new for the United States, but it’s not new globally. Countries like Canada and the United Kingdom have used versions of portable mortgages for years.

Here’s a clear breakdown of what this could mean for buyers, sellers, and the overall housing market.

This week brought two major announcements that have people talking about the future of homeownership:

1. President Donald Trump floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage.

2. Fannie Mae announced it will remove its minimum credit-score requirement for certain mortgages starting in late 2025.

Both ideas aim to make homeownership more affordable — but what do they really mean for you?

Every day, I receive detailed data reports on what’s happening in the residential real estate market across the country.

Now, national trends can be interesting—but they don’t always tell the full story of what’s happening right here in metro Atlanta. Still, these reports always leave me with one clear takeaway…

If you’ve been paying attention to the headlines, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about high interest rates and how tough it is to buy right now. But here’s the thing — while most people are sitting on the sidelines, some buyers are actually finding incredible opportunities..

When you’re buying or selling real estate in Georgia, you might come across terms like incorporated and unincorporated. It sounds technical, but understanding the difference can actually help you make smarter real estate decisions — especially if you’re buying in places like Marietta or unincorporated Cobb County.

Search activity typically peaks before Memorial Day, as shoppers get serious about house hunting before their summer vacation and the new school year in the fall. By targeting late spring, sellers can get their home listed when the most shoppers are looking.

For most people, your house is probably the biggest asset you have. And if you’ve owned your home for a few years (or longer), chances are it’s been quietly building wealth for you in the background. And honestly? You might be surprised by just how much. 

Did you know nearly half of Americans don’t have a clear plan for their tax refunds each year? That means a lot of people end up spending that money on things that don’t really help them build long-term financial security.

One of the biggest concerns for a homeowner looking to sell is the time they’ll have to put in before listing their house. If that’s the case for you, you should know…

Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. However, experts say the market is totally different today..

If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – and this gain is great news for you…

When you make a move, you want to sell your house for the highest price possible. That might be why many homeowners are eager to list in today’s sellers’ market. After all, with record-low inventory and high buyer demand, many homes are selling for more than asking price.

In today’s housing market, there are far more buyers looking for homes than sellers listing their houses. Based on the concept of supply and demand, this means home prices will naturally rise. Why is that?

In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment..

Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year to…

Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022…