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Home BuyingPublished May 20, 2026
Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell? Here’s the Honest Answer
Written by Maria Aguiar Byrne
This is one of the most common questions I get:
“Is now a good time?”
The honest answer is — it depends on your situation.
There is no “perfect” market. There are only opportunities based on:
- Your timeline
- Your financial position
- Your goals
Right now:
- Buyers have more options than they did before
- Sellers still benefit from low inventory in many areas
- Interest rates play a role — but they’re only one piece of the puzzle
The better question is:
“Does it make sense for you right now?”
If the answer is yes, there’s always a way to navigate the market successfully with the right strategy.
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