Tag: housing market 2026

First Time Home Buyer Tips 2026: What New Buyers Should Know Before Buying a Home

by Brian Phillips, CRS | Mar 9, 2026 | Home Buying Advice, Housing Market Trends, New York City Real Estate | 0

First Time Home Buyer Tips 2026: What to Expect • Preparing Your Finances Before You Begin • Separating Needs from Wants in Your Home Search • Researching Neighborhoods Carefully • Why Home Inspections Matter • Navigating Offers...

THE MORTGAGE LOCK-IN EFFECT: WHY MILLIONS OF HOMEOWNERS AREN’T SELLING IN 2026

by Brian Phillips, CRS | Mar 7, 2026 | Home Buying & Selling Tips, Housing Market Trends, Mortgage and Financing, New York City Real Estate, Real Estate Insights | 0

March 7, 2026 The U.S. housing market is not just expensive. In many ways, it is frozen. One of the most powerful forces shaping today’s housing market is something economists call the mortgage lock-in effect. Millions of...