2026 Home sales ramping fast, Land lords love this!!

#RealEstate, #HousingMarket, #HomeBuying, #MortgageRates, #HomeSales2026Join hosts Susan and Kurt on Coffee With Real Estate for an insightful dive into the latest housing market trends and real estate opportunities in 2026. In this episode, we break down the exciting news: pending home sales rose 3.3% year-over-year in November, signaling a potential housing market recovery despite seasonal slowdowns. With mortgage rates hovering around 6%—and many buyers securing rates under 6% through buydowns—lower borrowing costs, increased inventory, and motivated sellers are creating the perfect buyers market.We discuss how positive economic indicators like strong GDP growth, cooling inflation, and rising consumer confidence are fueling optimism for a robust spring real estate season. Regional highlights include a massive 9.2% jump in the West and steady gains in the South, driven by affordability, job mobility, and quality-of-life migrations to growing states.Shifting gears, we explore a fun trend: affluent renters in luxury single-family homes and apartments are customizing their rentals with high-end upgrades—new lighting, custom closets, painting, and more. Discover what makes landlords happy, including tenant improvements that add value at no cost to owners, guidelines for approving changes, and why these invested renters often become ideal long-term tenants or future buyers.Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, landlord, or real estate enthusiast, this episode offers practical insights on navigating today's dynamic housing market. Tune in for honest real estate talk over coffee—subscribe now for weekly updates on home sales, mortgage rates, and market forecasts!