There is a quiet revolution underway in how homes are appraised, and if you are planning to sell, it is worth understanding — because it changes what makes a home appraise well. For decades, the mortgage appraisal boiled a whole house down to a few summary ratings. Beginning in late 2026, lenders are required to […]

You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that’s left you reluctant to buy a home, here’s what you need to remember… That’s not necessarily the number you’d get. It’s a common misconception that the rate you see in the headlines is the […]

The national market turned in August, the Fed raised rates this week, and our region quietly stopped behaving as one market. Only one of those three should change what you do this fall. Every month I read the national releases, the regional breakdowns, and our local MLS data, looking for the one thing worth someone’s […]

MARKET INTELLIGENCE  /  SEPTEMBER 2026  /  GREATER CINCINNATI THE BUYER POOL GOT OLDER NAR’s 2026 Generational Trends Report puts Baby Boomers at 42% of buyers and 55% of sellers — and shows they are moving toward people, not away from square footage. Roxanne Qualls, Executive Sales Vice President  ·  Sibcy Cline Realtors Every year the […]