Real estate news and housing market analysis for January 2026
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An article for homeowners who need to sell but aren't sure how to approach the market
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Our first month of mailers for the new year are here! In many ways, we expect the 2026 market to be different from 2025 and you can help prepare your clients and remain top-of-mind by sending them great content each month as part of a regular follow-up plan. This month we have a great article for homeowners considering their next move, Sell First or Buy First? was once an easy decision, but today's market offers potentially different decision making. On the subject of market change, Anticipating Change points to five clues buyers should consider when buying a home. Meanwhile, New Year, New Real Estate Market tackles a similar question for your sellers.
Club Zebra members can send any or all three articles their print or electronic mailing list without attribution as though they wrote them! Not member yet? Maybe it's time to sign-up and see how Club Zebra can grow your business this new year!
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Winter means serious clients and great opportunities for business and staying top-of-mind for a great spring kick-off too! Either way, this is a great time to remind your marketing sphere that you are the expert and continue to keep their real estate interests in mind. This month we have three ready-to-send, high-quality articles for Club Zebra members to send as their own, starting with Talk to a Real-Real Estate Agent, to remind your prospects of the perils of online tools and the value of consulting a real expert. Next, our 2026 Homeowner Checklist provides helpful guidance for home owners on a home document binder. Finally - we know you've been waiting for it - Denise's 2026 Real Estate Predictions are always a hit.
As always, members can use these articles attribution free with their post-office and electronic mailing list marketing. Have an incredible end to your year!