Spring may receive most of the attention in real estate, but the second half of the year can also be an excellent time to sell a home. Fall often brings motivated buyers, less competition from other sellers, and the opportunity to showcase a home’s warmth and comfort. Selling later in the year does require a different strategy. Shorter days, changing weather, school schedules, and the holidays can all influence how a home should be prepared, priced, and marketed. If you are c

Understanding the Surge in Seller Anxiety If you’ve recently found yourself typing “Why is my house not selling?” into Google, you’re not alone. Every year, search activity from home sellers spikes between April 30th and May 31st—right in the heart of the traditional spring selling season. But in 2026, something unusual is happening: seller-related queries have been climbing sharply since February 1st, reaching historically high levels well before peak season. So what’s going