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Homes that are well-prepared and well-priced continue to attract strong offers — particularly from equity-driven buyers seeking clean, efficient transactions.
Equity Creates Leverage
If you’ve owned your home for several years, you may be sitting on more opportunity than you realize. The appreciation of the past decade has strengthened many homeowners’ positions.
For move-up buyers, this matters.
Even in a higher interest rate environment, strong equity can:
- Offset financing costs
- Strengthen negotiating power
- Create flexibility in timing
The 2026 market isn’t stalled — it’s strategic.
The Bigger Picture for 2026
The narrative that “no one is moving because of rates” misses a key factor: equity is driving movement.
Older Boomers are leveraging long-term appreciation.
Move-up buyers are repositioning with intention.
Cash continues to shape negotiations.
As we move into 2026, expect thoughtful decisions — not impulsive ones. Expect planning over panic.
And, expect equity to remain one of the most powerful tools in real estate.
If you’re curious how your position fits into this trend, a personalized equity review will provide clarity far beyond the headlines.
Because in 2026, strategy matters more than rates.
