Affordability has been the buzzword of 2025 — and spoiler alert: it's not going away in 2026.

In this episode of The Hamiltons: Unlocked, Jennie and Scott break down what's actually happening in the real estate market as we head into 2026. From 50-year mortgages (👀) to portable mortgages, new construction incentives, and why this market feels a lot like 2015, we're sharing our bold (but honest) predictions for buyers, sellers, and anyone sitting on the sidelines wondering what to do next.

No hype. No doom-and-gloom. Just real talk about how deals are getting done again.

• Why affordability is still the biggest challenge heading into 2026

• The problem with "lower rates will fix everything"

• 50-year mortgages: terrible idea or necessary stopgap?

• Why new construction has an edge right now

• What sellers may need to do again (yes, again)

• Why this market feels more like 2015 than 2021

• How buyers and sellers can finally transact without chaos

• What normalized inventory actually means for real people

If you're thinking about buying, selling, or doing both — this episode will help you understand how to move smartly in a changing market.

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