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All Posts for January 2026

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

January 30, 2026 By Michael Shetler

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. 

Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

January 29, 2026 By Michael Shetler

Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year.

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

January 27, 2026 By Michael Shetler

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic.

Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

January 23, 2026 By Michael Shetler

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening.

Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

January 22, 2026 By Michael Shetler

If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that’s a sign of trouble for the housing market.

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

January 20, 2026 By Michael Shetler

Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that’s actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards.

Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

January 16, 2026 By Michael Shetler

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.”

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

January 15, 2026 By Michael Shetler

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market.

The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

January 13, 2026 By Michael Shetler

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t.

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

January 9, 2026 By Michael Shetler

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one.

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Michael Shetler

Keller Williams Village Square Realty


74 Godwin Avenue Suite 231
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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