The 1st Quarter of 2026 Wasn't... Episode 282

The 1st Quarter of 2026 Wasn't... ...as predictable we predicted It sure looked like: interest rates were going to steadily decline the number of homes for sale would increase a lot the number of home sales would increase a lot and while those things may very happen in the 2nd quarter of 2026 they didn't happen to the extent that we thought it would what didn't we see coming? another lengthy government shutdown a war with Iran interest rates increasing but here is where it gets interesting over the next 30-45 days we will most likely see: the government fully reopen the war with Iran come to an end interest rates to drop as the new Fed Chair starts in Mid May which could very well be the catalyst for a solid 2nd quarter and a lot of momentum going into the 3rd quarter of 2026 buckle up for a potentially very busy summer sales season

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