Is it too late to say Happy New Year? We’re only two weeks into 2026, yet it already feels like we’ve lived a whole lot of it. And still—it feels like we were just clinking glasses, toasting anew. Time is odd like that lately—equal parts sprint and blur. But—let’s get to it.
What’s in a forecast? Simply put—and in our case (we’re Realtors, not economists)—it’s an informed point of view. One shaped by data, grounded in plenty of real-life experience, and guided by a deep understanding of how people make moves into, out of and around our great state.
Looking back, 2025 marked a shift toward balance. Price growth slowed to a steady 2–4%, inventory opened up, and mortgage rates hovered before easing slightly later in the year. Average sales prices landed in the mid-to-high $500s for single-family homes and the low $400s for condos and townhomes. Overall home sales were down 11% from 2024, yet the year ended with roughly 11,000 homes available on market, up 19% from the previous year and 9,100 more active listings than 2021. In short, buyers gained what’s been scarce for years: time to think and room to choose. Moves became intentional, grounded in real life, and guided by personal priorities rather than the market’s momentum—in our opinion, exactly what a balanced market should feel like.
As you look ahead—whether you’re moving on or moving in—there’s no market metric that defines the “right time.”
The most grounded advice we can offer is simple: the best time to make a move is when you are ready. We’re here to help you navigate every aspect of putting down or pulling up roots. It’s what we do best—getting to the why, as we say. If you can feel change in your bones and want guidance on the next best step, reach out. Come sit with us, walk us through what matters most, and we’ll help you map out a plan that actually fits your life and your timing.
