Our Guest this week is Pete Heim

A national headline won’t tell you why locally we climbed 5.7% while the U.S. barely cleared 2.1%—but we will. We unpack the real numbers behind 2025’s housing market, spotlight the Northeast’s outsized role, and share what those trends mean for smarter decisions in 2026. From absorption near a month to a 23-day local average time on market, the signals point to a tight, resilient region where pricing strategy and product quality matter more than ever.

We also dig into the gap between seller expectations and reality. 8 out of 10 sellers think they’ll get over asking, but only 1 in 4 do—because price still sets the stage. With rates hovering near the low 6's and the long-term average near 7.7%, the “lock-in” freeze is thawing as life events push more owners to list. If mortgage rates slip under 6%, expect a wave of new inventory, better choice for buyers, and calmer, sustainable appreciation in the 3% to 4% range locally.

City markets remain pocketed and unpredictable: million-dollar rowhomes draw multiple offers in the right blocks while similar-price properties stall a few neighborhoods away. We explore how micro location, condition, and policy shape outcomes, from proposed rent caps in New York City to on-the-ground redevelopment stories like the Exeter Promenade. The through-line is clear: local economics and property rights guide investment, pricing, and timing far more than national averages do.

Want the edge for 2026? Use clean pricing, strong prep; watch neighborhood data, not just headlines; and track how rates and policy shifts could open or close windows. If this breakdown helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s planning a move, and leave a quick review to tell us what you want us to analyze next.

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