{"id":436,"date":"2026-06-11T15:42:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T20:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=436"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T20:42:13","slug":"two-big-reasons-to-move-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=436","title":{"rendered":"Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"md:col-span-8\">\n<div><main class=\"mb-3 rounded-lg bg-white\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-8 px-8\">\n<h2 class=\"profile-color-text text-3xl\">Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-base-content flex items-center flex-wrap gap-x-4 gap-y-2\"><span class=\"flex items-center flex-wrap gap-1\"><time class=\"text-base-content\" datetime=\"2026-06-11T10:30:00Z\">Thursday June 11th, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-base-content flex items-center flex-wrap gap-x-4 gap-y-2\"><span class=\"flex items-center flex-wrap gap-1\"><a class=\"text-base-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/buyers\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">For Buyers,<\/a><a class=\"text-base-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/sellers\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">For Sellers,<\/a><a class=\"text-base-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/home-prices\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">Home Prices,<\/a><a class=\"text-base-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/inventory\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">Inventory,<\/a><a class=\"text-base-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/buying-tips\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">Buying Tips,<\/a><a class=\"text-base-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/selling-tips\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">Selling Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 px-8\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-3 sm:flex gap-1 flex-wrap w-fit sm:w-full my-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 flex flex-col gap-4 mb-8\">\n<div class=\"mb-2\">\n<p>A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing:\u00a0<em>&#8220;Maybe I&#8217;ll just wait until later this year once things calm down.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0 Continue reading to learn two big reasons to move this Summer.<\/p>\n<p>While waiting sounds like a good plan, there&#8217;s something worth knowing before you decide. Rates\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/2026\/06\/03\/the-mid-year-housing-market-update-why-forecasts-changed-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">aren\u2019t expected<\/a>\u00a0to change much, so if that\u2019s the #1 reason you\u2019re waiting, it may not pay off. And there may be other things you miss out on in the meantime.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, Summer is one of the strongest seasons of the year for both buyers and sellers. And if you delay your move until Fall or Winter, some of those opportunities may already be fading.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Buyers: Fresh Inventory Is Your Real Summer Advantage<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>One of the biggest frustrations buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/2026\/06\/08\/could-moving-a-bit-further-out-change-everything-about-your-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">affordable options<\/a>. Maybe you\u2019ve run into that yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You find a house you like, but it&#8217;s out of your budget.<\/li>\n<li>You find something in your budget, but you don\u2019t like it.<\/li>\n<li>Or worse, nothing interesting hits the market for weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Historically, Summer helps with that.<\/p>\n<p>Looking at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/research\/data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">data<\/a>\u00a0from the last few years, Summer months consistently bring more sellers into the market than later in the year. And that gives buyers a real window of fresh choices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/research\/data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">According<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<em>Realtor.com<\/em>,\u00a0<strong>any given Summer month typically sees about 32% more fresh options than the average month from September-December.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20260610\/202600611-Fresh-Listings-original.png\" alt=\"a graph showing a number of prices\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>With more newly listed homes, there\u2019s a better chance of finding one you like where the numbers actually work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because all it really takes is one home to completely change your search. And if you\u2019ve got more popping onto the market to choose from, maybe one of those is exactly what you need.<\/p>\n<p>But keep in mind, this seasonal window isn\u2019t open forever. Fresh inventory tends to slow down once Summer ends.<\/p>\n<p>Many homeowners who planned to sell this year have already listed by then. Families who wanted to move before school starts have often already gotten it done, or at least, set it into motion. So, new listing activity usually cools as we head into Fall and Winter.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, every year is different. But if finding the right home at the right price has been your biggest challenge, waiting until later in the year may not necessarily give you more options. In fact,\u00a0<strong>recent history suggests it may do just the opposite.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sellers: Homes Usually Sell for More in the Summer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking of selling, you may be considering holding off because you&#8217;ve seen headlines about lower asking prices, price cuts, and softer conditions in some markets. But those headlines don\u2019t tell the whole story or convey just how much it varies by area.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you really need to know. Even though the market\u2019s becoming more balanced and some pockets are experiencing price declines, that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ve missed your chance to sell.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seasonality can still work in your favor no matter where you are<\/strong>. And this Summer could still give you the chance to sell for a good price.<\/p>\n<p>According to the\u00a0<em>National Association of Realtors<\/em>\u00a0(NAR),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/housing-statistics\/existing-home-sales%E2%80%8B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>homes sold<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0during a Summer month usually sell for about 4% more\u00a0<\/strong>than homes sold during the typical month from September-December:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20260610\/20260611-Homes-Sell-original.png\" alt=\"a graph of a sales report\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Why?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/blogs\/economists-outlook\/the-market-dynamics-of-june-sales-inventory-and-buyer-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Summer buyers<\/a>\u00a0are usually operating on a set timeframe. They\u2019re trying to move before the next school year or when they have more PTO and warmer weather to tour houses. That urgency can translate into better offers.<\/p>\n<p>Now, that doesn\u2019t mean you should price your house 4% higher this Summer. That would actually be a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/2026\/05\/14\/the-pricing-mistake-that-could-cost-you-your-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">mistake<\/a>\u00a0in today\u2019s market.<\/p>\n<p>It just means if you\u2019re looking to get as much for your house as you reasonably can, a Summer move could be a smarter play than waiting until later this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Because based on typical seasonality<\/strong>, you may get more for your house than you would if you waited until the Fall or Winter (when there are typically fewer buyers active).<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#8217;re considering a move anyway, that\u2019s worth factoring in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl mb-2\">Bottom Line<\/h3>\n<p>Could waiting until later this year work out? Sure. But it&#8217;s important to understand what you may gain by moving now too \u2013 that way you have the full picture before you decide.<\/p>\n<p>If a 2026 move is on your radar, let\u2019s connect and talk about what matters most to you. Depending on your priorities, Summer could be your moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between flex-wrap\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1qojdeg\" data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"246\">Twila Bertrand, REALTOR\u00ae | CENTURY 21 Cota Realty<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"363\"><strong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"363\">Helping Buyers and Sellers Throughout Lufkin, Huntington, Diboll, Nacogdoches, Lake Sam Rayburn, and East Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"600\">Whether you&#8217;re buying your first home, selling a family property, relocating to East Texas, investing in real estate, or searching for lakefront property near Lake Sam Rayburn, I&#8217;m here to provide expert guidance every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"723\">As a full-time REALTOR\u00ae with CENTURY 21 Cota Realty and recipient of the 2024 Realtor of the Year Award, I specialize in:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1062\">\u2714 Residential Homes for Sale<br data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\" \/>\u2714 Luxury Homes &amp; Executive Properties<br data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"796\" \/>\u2714 Lake Sam Rayburn Waterfront &amp; Waterview Homes<br data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\" \/>\u2714 Land, Acreage &amp; Farm Properties<br data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"882\" \/>\u2714 Commercial Real Estate Opportunities<br data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\" \/>\u2714 First-Time Home Buyers<br data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"950\" \/>\u2714 Relocation Services<br data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"974\" \/>\u2714 Investment Properties<br data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\" \/>\u2714 Market Analysis &amp; Home Valuations<br data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\" \/>\u2714 New Construction Homes<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1249\">Born and raised in Huntington, Texas, I am passionate about serving East Texas families and helping clients achieve their real estate goals with honesty, integrity, and local expertise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1340\"><em data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1324\">&#8220;Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 Proverbs 16:3<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"133n4gu\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1374\">Contact Twila Bertrand Today<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1462\">\ud83d\udcde 936-208-7631<br data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1394\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1420\">twilabertrand@gmail.com<\/a><br data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1423\" \/>\ud83d\udccd 210 E. 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