2025 LOOKBACK 🔎
The Triangle housing market just hit a turning point — and it’s not what most people expected. After years of breakneck growth, 2025 brought a long-awaited shift: more homes for sale, calmer competition, and a subtle reset that quietly gave buyers back leverage while keeping prices surprisingly steady. With rates easing and inventory climbing, the groundwork for a very different 2026 is being laid. If you’re planning to buy, sell, or invest, you’ll want to see what this shift really means for you.
2026 OUTLOOK ✨
The Triangle isn’t heading for a boom — and it’s not bracing for a bust either. Instead, 2026 is shaping up to be a smarter, steadier market where more inventory, better buyer choice, and disciplined pricing quietly reshape how homes are bought and sold. Affordability, location, and preparation are about to matter more than ever, and those who understand the shift will have a clear advantage. If you’re planning a move this year, the strategies that work in this kind of market might surprise you — and they could make all the difference.
IS REFINANCING WORTH IT? WHAT HOMEOWNERS MUST KNOW💲
Over the past few years, many homeowners locked into loans during a fast-moving and uncertain market, often just trying to secure a home before prices and rates climbed again. Now, as rates begin to shift, refinancing has become a quiet but powerful opportunity for some to reset — lowering monthly payments, creating breathing room in their budget, or bringing long-term stability back into their financial picture. Even small changes in interest can make a meaningful difference over time, especially for families thinking about college savings, renovations, or simply having more flexibility each month.
At the same time, refinancing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Closing costs, credit, home value, and personal goals all play a role in whether it truly makes sense. For some homeowners, it can be a smart step forward; for others, waiting may be the wiser choice. That’s why thoughtful, personalized guidance matters — because the right refinance decision isn’t just about rates, it’s about what gives your household more peace of mind and a stronger financial future.
SAVE THE DATES - TRT'S 2026 EVENT LINEUP 📅
From downsizing seminars and ice cream events to month-long raffles and our annual Halloween Party, our events are designed specifically for our clients and their families and provide an opportunity to kick back and recharge! Our next event is a Wine and Chocolate Tasting at W.E.L.D. Wine Shop In Cary on February 11th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. RSVP here!
CASE STUDY - 5300 DEEP VALLEY RUN 🏡
What started as a simple phone call turned into a life-changing discovery.
This homeowner had no idea they were sitting on nearly 1,600 square feet of hidden value — space that wasn’t even being counted in their home’s official square footage and could have quietly cost them tens of thousands at closing. With the right guidance, that overlooked space became real, measurable equity. Layered with smart updates, trusted local expertise, and a full-scale marketing launch, their home didn’t just sell — it soared, closing at $930,000 and well above market expectations. Read the full case study here!
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