Merry Serrano

Two-thirds of Americans think a recession is coming. But only one-third of economists do.

That gap says a lot. It’s a reminder not to let fear and negative headlines drive your homebuying plans.

We’re not in a recession right now. And there’s certainly no guarantee we’re even headed for one.

So, if your finances and job are solid, you don’t necessarily have to wait to move, especially if you need somewhere different to call home.

We can still make your move happen. If you want some expert insights on moving during periods of economic uncertainty, DM me or comment INSIGHTS below and I’ll follow up.



Merry Serrano, REALTOR
The Selling Agent you want, The Buyers agent you need.

Here’s a stat every potential seller should know: 57% more homes have been pulled off the market compared to this time last year.

But that’s not because something’s wrong with the market. It’s because something was off with seller expectations.

In 2025, too many sellers overpriced their homes or gave up too soon when they didn’t go under contract right away.

But that doesn’t mean homes won’t sell anymore. They just need a different approach. Because the homes that are priced right today are selling, not sitting.

Want a strategy that actually gets results? DM me and we can walk through exactly what’s working for sellers in our area right now.



Merry Serrano, REALTOR
The Selling Agent you want, The Buyers agent you need.

Would you let $80 hold you back from buying a home?

Because that’s about all you’ll save per month if mortgage rates drop from where they’ve been lately to 5.99%. Of course, that’ll give or take a bit based on your price point and the rate your lender quotes you.

Rates have already come down enough to save buyers almost $400 a month compared to what they would have spent on a typical home earlier this spring. So, waiting for that last tiny dip could mean missing your shot.

Because when rates do fall below 6%, mindsets will shift, and more buyers will get back in the market.

That’ll create more competition for you. And it may drive prices high enough to cancel out the savings you’re waiting for.

So, is $80 a month really worth the wait?

Let’s run the numbers for your price point in our market, so you can see exactly what you’re working with. The difference may...



Merry Serrano, REALTOR
The Selling Agent you want, The Buyers agent you need.