The Market's Biggest Surprise That Nobody Saw Coming

Are first-time homebuyers returning to the Washington County real estate market? See how high mortgage rates are affecting sales.This update analyzes current housing market trends for May 2026. Jesse Paul from The Larkin Group reviews specific data on local property activity, focusing on how long homes are staying listed before selling. Whether you are actively shopping or just tracking local property values, this breakdown clarifies the current landscape for buyers.We review a detailed bar graph illustrating total sales by days on market figures. By examining these trends, you can better understand if competition is shifting for first-time homebuyers in your area despite sustained high mortgage rates. This data provides a clear picture of how Washington County real estate is moving month-over-month.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. [email protected]: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate   🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue0:00 Why First-Time Buyers Are Back6:53 Rent Vs Own And Locking Costs9:25 Days On Market Changes Everything11:24 The 30-Day Window For Sellers16:20 Create Competition Or Get Negotiated Down18:02 Seller Stories That Distort Reality22:40 Final Takeaways And How To Reach Us