The housing market just pulled off something it hasn’t done in decades — and if you’re a buyer, renter, or anyone thinking about making a move in 2026, you need to hear this before the weekend. Mortgage rates jumped back to 6.22% this week after teasing a dip, new home sales dropped sharply, and yet somehow the data is quietly stacking up in the consumer’s favor. How is that possible?

That’s exactly what we’re unpacking live tomorrow. Join me and Paul Fitts, Senior Loan Officer of Advantage Lending on Real Estate Right Now. Paul works in the trenches every day helping buyers navigate the rate environment, and together we’re breaking down the Top 10 residential real estate headlines that matter most to consumers right now — from the historic flip where resale homes now cost more than new construction, to renters securing concessions at a 10-year high, to the slow thawing of the lock-in effect that has frozen so many homeowners in place. We’re not here to give you hype or a national average that means nothing for your zip code.

Markets like New York, Chicago, and Cleveland are climbing while Miami, Tampa, and Austin are falling — sometimes by more than 5% year-over-year. The data is real, it’s conflicting, and it deserves a real conversation. That’s what this show is built for, and Paul brings the lending lens that ties it all together for buyers who are close to pulling the trigger.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get serious about buying, selling, or renegotiating your lease — this is the episode. Touring activity is up 23% since January 1st, inventory is rising, and for the first time since 2022, buyers may be spending less than 30% of their income on housing. The window is opening. Come find out exactly how wide.

Linda Craft Team, Realtors they have been helping people with their home selling and buying needs and wants for more than 40 years.

Their clients call their customer service “legendary”.

That’s because Linda and her team recognize that your home is more than a purchase, it is the place that some of your most significant memories will be made.

When you are looking for the best expert when it comes to real estate in your area start with the “legends of customer service” start with Linda Craft Team. Head on over to www.LindaCraft.com

The Architect of the Market: How Jim Allen Builds the Future…

Most people see a “For Sale” sign and think the story starts there. The truth? The real money and the biggest moves happen years before a foundation is even poured. Today on Real Estate Right Now, we are sitting down with the man who sees the finish line before the race even begins. Jim Allen isn’t just a top-tier name at Coldwell Banker; he is a visionary in land development who understands the DNA of a successful community. If you want to know where the market is going, you have to talk to the person building it.

We’re stripping away the fluff to talk about the high-stakes reality of new construction. Jim will be breaking down the “hidden” side of real estate: identifying raw land with untapped potential, navigating the red tape that stops most builders in their tracks, and the precise science of timing the market. In a world where inventory is tight and “resale” feels like a compromise, Jim explains why new builds are the ultimate solution for today’s savvy investors and homeowners.

This interview is a rare opportunity to get inside the mind of a developer who has seen every cycle the market can throw at him. We’ll discuss the “New Home Advantage”—why certain areas explode in value while others stall, and how Jim’s team manages to stay steps ahead of the competition. Whether you’re looking to break into development or you just want to understand the forces driving property values in our region, this conversation will change the way you look at a plot of dirt forever.

Don’t settle for the headlines; get the ground-truth from a legend. Join us as we dive deep into the strategies, the risks, and the massive rewards of the development world. Jim Allen is ready to share the blueprint—all you have to do is listen.

Linda Craft Team, REALTORS, their clients say that their customer service is “legendary” and the reason for that is because for more than 40 years they build and maintain personal relationships with their clients.

Why? Because buying and selling of a house is a great deal more than a business transaction, it is a life altering experience.

That’s because we don’t just live in a home, some of our most significant memories will be made in that home.

The Linda Craft Team are dedicated to taking care of your memory maker as if it were their own. Whether you are about to purchase a new home, or sell your current home, start with the relationship legends.

Start with Linda Craft Team, Realtors – www.LindaCraft.com

Linda Craft Team, Realtors, they have been serving people in the real estate world for more than 40 years.

And in so doing their customers rave about them, by saying they have “legendary customer service”.

When you have customers from more than 40 years ago still stopping in to say “hello” and “thank you” that says there is something special about Linda and her dedication to her clients and her team.

When you are ready to sell or buy why not start with Linda Craft & Team, www.LindaCraft.com