The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

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U.S. housing outlook Full Report 

Insights

• High rates and prices are killing buyer interest while a drop in immigration further thins out the pool of people looking for roofs.

• Existing owners are staying put to keep their cheap loans, but builders are flooding the market with new inventory.

My take: The "lock-in effect" is finally losing its power to keep prices high because new construction is giving buyers the exit ramp they needed. Sellers who think they can still demand 2022 prices are about to get a rude awakening as their listings sit and rot.

Midwest housing markets coming in hot for 2026 Link

Insights

• Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, is the nation's tightest market with a microscopic 0.4 months of housing supply.

• The top "hot" list includes Bloomington-Normal, Lawrence, Sandusky, Kankakee-Bradley, Mansfield, Bay City, Ithaca, Great Falls, Carson City, Richmond, Spokane, and the San Francisco metro.

My take: These "hot" rankings are a trap for buyers because low inventory doesn't mean high value. When half the listings in a "hot" town like Sandusky already have price cuts, it means sellers are delusional and the local economy can't actually support the asking prices.

The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent Link

Insights

• Getting the price right is the hardest task for FSBO sellers, followed by house prep, selling timeframe, legal paperwork, and time management.

• Data shows 59% of homes sold without an agent required at least one price reduction to attract buyers.

My take: Most people think they're saving 3% on commission but end up losing 8% on the sale price because they're emotionally attached to a "zestimate" that isn't real. You aren't "saving" money if your house sits on the market for three months and becomes a stale listing that only attracts lowball sharks.

JP Morgan Predicts the Fed Will Make No Interest Rate Cuts in 2026 Link

Insights

• JP Morgan's top economist expects the Fed to hold rates steady all through 2026 and actually hike them in 2027.

• Core inflation is stuck above 3% and the job market is tightening, which kills the case for more cuts.

My take: Wall Street is finally admitting the "easy money" dream is dead. Even if Trump installs a "yes man" as Fed Chair in May, one person can't outvote a 12-member board facing 3% inflation and a hot labor market.

Revealed: Top 10 Best States To Raise a Family Link

Insights

• Massachusetts takes the top spot due to its #1 education ranking and high health standards, though it carries a steep $699,900 median home price.

• The list balances affordability against 50 metrics like safety and socioeconomic stability, with states like Minnesota and North Dakota following closely behind the leader.

• Illinois offers the lowest median home price on the list at $287,500, while Wisconsin saw the biggest jump in rankings this year, moving up to the #4 spot.

My take: I think these rankings are a bit of a joke for the average person because "affordability" is being skewed by high salaries in places like Massachusetts. Basically, it doesn't matter how good the schools are if you have to sell a kidney just to afford a starter home in a decent ZIP code.

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