You might be telling yourself that you’re going to wait it out. Maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will drop, prices will soften, or the market will just feel a little friendlier. But here is what a lot of buyers are starting to realize:

If you’ve been watching the housing market from the sidelines, you’re not alone. Over the past few years, affordability challenges have caused many buyers and sellers to pause their plans, waiting for clearer signals and better conditions. Heading into 2026, those signals are finally starting to align.