2026 New Year’s Resolutions for Home Buyers and Sellers

 

For 2026, home buyers should focus on financial prep (pre-approval, budget), connecting with agents early, exploring locations, and avoiding big purchases; sellers should declutter, depersonalize, improve curb appeal/home health (air quality), and consider smart tech upgrades for showing, all while navigating potentially stabilizing (but still high) prices and improving mortgage rates

Looking Back at 2025

The 2025 real estate year ended with a market rebalancing: slowing price growth, increased inventory (though uneven), and normalizing conditions after past booms, favoring buyers with more time and negotiation power, while sellers learned pricing discipline. Buyers sought multi-use, adaptable homes, while seniors (Baby Boomers) dominated transactions, shifting focus to affordability and value. Key trends included rising agent churn, tech/MLS debates, and stabilization, looks to set a path for gradual "normalization" in the new year.

Did your 2025 property tax bill increase in Milwaukee, WI? Here's why.

 

Property tax bills have been mailed out to Wisconsin residents, and some are noticing sharp increases in what they owe for 2025.

Statewide data from a December Wisconsin Policy Forum report found that K-12 property tax levies increased by 7.8%, which is the highest in three decades. Meanwhile, county levies were up 3.1% in 2025 — consistent with previous years — and levies for all local governments saw their biggest jump since 2018. READ MORE

2025 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier and More Valuable Home REVIEW!

Congratulations to everyone that accomplished their home resolutions this past year.

January - Add/Design a Home Gym

February - Replace/Upgrade Windows

March - Spring Cleaning and Decluttering

April - Build a three-seasons room to increase your living space

May - Organize your home records to stay on top of maintenance

June - Boost curb appeal to make better first impressions

July - Schedule a plumbing check-up

August - Increase use of Smart Home Technology

September - Plan your home's future remodeling projects

October - Cut down your energy bills with LEO light bulbs

November - Get ready for the holidays with a fresh coat of paint

December - Celebrate and meditate on your home maintenance resolutions!

Happy New Year from Team Hoffmann - RE/MAX LAKESIDE

 

Happy New Year from Team Hoffmann