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. 

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.

A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market.

Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. 

You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. 

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth.

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear.