Boehlefeld Professional Group

08/08/2026

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If you’re ready to start another chapter of fun times in a new home, give us a call.
There are always new adventures to be enjoyed and cherished.

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Gregg
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07/28/2026

07/20/2026

Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

If you’ve been thinking about selling, you’ve probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there’s a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.

Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most people would like. Homes aren’t selling as fast as they were. And every week seems to bring another headline about buyers sitting on the sidelines. But here’s what you haven’t heard.

Despite everything going on, buyer demand has been remarkably resilient.

In fact, more sellers are getting to put up the “pending sale” sign now than during the last two years. What’s even more surprising is that they’re doing it at a time of year when activity usually starts to slow down.

And if you’re thinking about selling, that’s a trend worth paying attention to.

Buyers Are More Active Than You Think
One of the best ways to measure buyer demand is by looking at pending home sales. Those are homes that have gone under contract but haven’t closed yet. Think of them as a real-time pulse check on the market and whether buyers are still buying.

HousingWire Data shows more homes are going under contract than at the same time the past 2 years (see graph )

While it may come as a surprise, the numbers speak for themselves. It doesn’t mean buyers are everywhere, but it does mean they’re still active right now. And even if this ebbs and flows a bit in the weeks ahead, right now we’re still ahead of where we’ve been lately. That’s encouraging news if you’re thinking about selling because it tells us something important…

People haven’t stopped buying homes. Serious buyers are still making moves.

And a lot of these people are buying because they decided they can’t keep waiting. Whether it’s a growing family, a new job, retirement, or simply wanting a different home, life keeps moving… even when mortgage rates stay higher than we’d like. As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains:

“A late spring buyer rush—even with mortgage rates not budging—is an indication of pent-up housing demand and consumers’ acceptance of above-6% mortgage rates as the new normal.”

So, if you’ve been worried no one’s buying, this data should give you some confidence. Today’s buyers aren’t just casually browsing open houses on a Sunday afternoon, they’ve spent months waiting for rates to improve and now they realize they can’t wait anymore.

That means they have a purpose and a timeline. And that’s exactly the kind of motivated buyer you want to work with.

What This Means for Your Sale
Does that mean every house will sell instantly? No.

Today’s market is more balanced than it was a few years ago. So, you can’t just price your house however you want or skip preparing it for the market.

Now buyers have choices, and they’re willing to wait for the right home at the right price. But sellers who understand today’s market (and price and position their homes right) are still finding success. Because the idea that “no one’s buying right now” just isn’t supported by the data.

The buyers are there.

The opportunity is there.

The key is having the right strategy to capture it.

Bottom Line
This year's housing market may be moving slower than many of us hoped. But, buyer demand is more resilient than the headlines suggest.

If you're wondering whether there are enough buyers for your house, connect with Gregg at Platinum Real Estate. He can show you what's happening in your market and build a strategy that helps you take advantage of the momentum that's already here.

In the last 90 days the MLS has the status of 359 PENDINGS in Lake County alone.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day.
Celebrate your freedom, our awesome country and our great American flag! 🇺🇸

06/05/2026

NEW Mentor Listing off of Jackson Street. $439,900
3 BD / 3 1/2 BA (plus 4th guest bdrm. or office in BSMT)
Great home located on a half-acre lot in Kimberly Estates. Brick paver walkway to front entrance. Two-story tiled entry foyer with open staircase. Oak kitchen with Bay eating area, Stainless appliances, double sink, and granite countertops. Living room with barn doors to formal dining with wainscoting and French doors to the patio. Family room off the kitchen with gas fireplace and oak wet bar. Stunning vaulted 4-season room with walls of windows, 2 fans, heat, and gorgeous views of the back lot. First-floor laundry with side exterior door, Spacious powder room for guests. Master bedroom with tiled dressing room with sink, master bath with walk-in rain shower, 2 more bedrooms upstairs plus a full hall bathroom with tub. Full basement with L-shaped carpeted rec room with recessed dimmer lighting and dry serving bar. Office, exercise room, or Guest Bedroom plus a full bathroom. Unfinished storage and workshop make up this inviting lower level. All-new grey carpet just installed, New Roof in Sept. of 2025, ceiling fans, replacement windows, wrap Trex deck, paver patio with privacy screen, large 16 x 14 shed, 2-car att garage, 12-month home warranty.
Ready for immediate occupancy!
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Gregg Boehlefeld
Platinum Real Estate
440-975-5854

05/19/2026

When planning your holiday weekend, please pause and remember what this weekend is all about. ✝️🇺🇸
Thank you for your service to our country and the ultimate sacrifice.