The Housing Market Isn’t Broken — Your Expectations Might Be

The headlines are loud. The opinions are louder. And the housing market? It’s getting blamed for just about everything.

Every January, we see a surge of questions, hesitation, and second-guessing—especially from homeowners who are trying to decide if this is the year to make a move. The problem isn’t a lack of information. It’s too much noise and not enough clarity.

So let’s reset the conversation.

Because the housing market isn’t broken, but expectations? That’s a different story.

Let me say something that might make you uncomfortable.

And if it does—good. That means we’re talking about the right thing.

The housing market isn’t broken. It’s just not doing what people wish it would be doing.

And those are two very different things.

The Market You Remember Wasn’t Normal

For the last few years, we lived in an abnormal market.

Fast offers. Emotional buyers. Multiple bids without blinking. Homes selling themselves.

That wasn’t normal.

That was a moment.

And moments don’t last forever.

What I’m seeing right now isn’t a market problem—it’s an expectation problem.

• Sellers expecting yesterday’s price

• Buyers expecting tomorrow’s deal

• Everyone waiting for “something” to happen before they move

  
  

Waiting Feels Safe… Until It Isn’t

Here’s the truth no one likes to say out loud:

Waiting doesn’t create certainty. It usually creates missed opportunity.

I hear it every week:

• “We’ll list when the market improves.”

• “We’re just going to sit tight for now.”

• “We don’t need to sell… we’re just watching.”

And that’s fine—until watching turns into stagnation.

Because while people are waiting for headlines to change, quiet transactions are still happening.

Really smart ones.

This Market Rewards Strategy, Not Hope

Strong markets don’t reward hope. They reward strategy.

Homes are still selling. Buyers are still buying. Negotiations are still happening.

They’re just happening differently than you may be used to.

And when you use old rules in a new market, it can feel like the market is broken—when really, the playbook has changed.

Why Experience Matters More Right Now

This is the kind of market where:

• Experienced negotiators matter

• Pricing is intentional—not emotional

• Preparation beats urgency

• Calm outperforms panic

This is not the market for “Let’s just try it and see.”

This is the market for people who know:

• What levers to pull

• When to pull them

• And how to stay in control

  
  

You Don’t Have to Rush — But You Shouldn’t Freeze

If you’re feeling unsure, conflicted, or cautious… that’s normal.

This market requires:

• Thinking, not reacting

• Planning, not guessing

You don’t have to rush.

But you also don’t want to freeze.

The most successful sellers right now aren’t asking, “Is this the perfect market?”

They’re asking: “What strategic plan gives me the most control?”

And control is the real currency in real estate.

The Smartest First Step Isn’t Timing the Market

If you’re thinking about selling—or even just considering a change this year—

The smartest first step isn’t timing the market.

It’s understanding your options.

No pressure. No hype. Just clarity.

Because the market isn’t broken.

But outdated expectations? Those can be expensive.

The truth is, there is no such thing as a “perfect” market—only a well-executed plan.

If you’re thinking about selling, downsizing, upsizing, or simply want to understand what today’s market means for you, the smartest move isn’t waiting for conditions to change. It’s getting clear on your options and your leverage.

At Boise’s Best Real Estate, we don’t chase headlines—we build strategy.No pressure. No hype. Just smart planning designed around your goals.

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I’m Leigh Wilson with Boise’s Best Real Estate. When you’re ready to stop guessing and start planning, we’re here.