Seeing the signs of a slowing market in Sacramento
I’ve been saying things like, “How did you get so big?” lately to my kids. Sometimes I look at them and just wonder where the time has gone, and how it’s even possible that my oldest is starting to...
View ArticleSpeaking fluently in real estate cliches
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut of speaking fluently in real estate clichés. While there’s maybe nothing wrong with saying, “The market is ‘on fire'”, or “It’s a good time to buy and sell,” there has...
View Article8 things you can buy if you win Powerball (and the market in Sacramento)
Have you bought a Powerball ticket? It’s wild to think someone is probably going to win 1.5 billion dollars this week. Of course there’s an extremely slim chance you’d actually win, but if you do, here...
View ArticleSeeing the real estate market without numbers (and a big Sacramento update)
It’s not just about the numbers. Like many, I’m a huge fan of getting deep into real estate stats, but the truth is there are so many other ways to sniff out what the market is doing. Thus I’ve created...
View ArticleThat awkward moment when the market changes
Have you ever met someone who looked really good on the outside, but the inside was a different story? That’s sort of like the housing market right now. Sales stats look super attractive, but if we...
View ArticleSelfies, market hotness, & waiting to sell (and a Sacramento update)
Have you ever taken a selfie from a particular angle to make sure you look as good as possible? Be honest. Of course you have, and so have I. Well, housing stats can be just like selfies. It’s easy to...
View ArticleIs the market so “hot” that we won’t have a slow fall this year?
Values are going to keep going up. The market is so “hot” we’re not going to have a fall slowdown this year. I’ve heard this sentiment quite a bit lately and I’ve even thought it myself. Yet today...
View ArticleThe waking market, pulling stats like a boss, & the year in review
The market went to sleep for the holidays and it’s just starting to wake up. Let’s talk about that along with pulling stats like a boss. Then I have a huge market update and review for those...
View ArticleAddicted to low rates, sending 2x4s, and a market update
The market feels addicted to low interest rates. So what’s going to happen when rates rise? Let’s travel back to the late 70s for some insight and consider a few thoughts. Then I have a huge local...
View ArticleWait, isn’t the market supposed to be tanking?
Surprised. That’s how many people seem to feel about the housing market since it’s way more competitive than we thought it would be for a pandemic. In fact, some buyers think they’re about to score the...
View ArticleReal estate trends to watch in 2023
What’s the real estate market going to do in 2023? Nobody has a crystal ball, but here are some emerging trends. Scroll quickly or digest slowly. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 1/12/23 McKissock /...
View ArticleA new homes rebound & avocado toast
The housing market for new homes is rebounding, but that’s definitely not how I’d describe the rest of the market. Today I have some thoughts about new construction, avocado toast, and positioning...
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