Ready for a contrarian take that actually works in your favor? We dig into the local housing data and show why listing in winter can be a strategic play: less competition, more motivated buyers, and a clearer path to the right offer. With sales up year over year, prices holding, and inventory still tight, your home can stand out now rather than get lost in the spring rush.

We unpack the numbers behind days on market, compare today with the hard-learned lessons of 2011, and explain how to turn timing into leverage. If you’re thinking about selling before buying, this is your roadmap: prepare during winter, go under contract with confidence, and walk into spring ready to act on the best listings. We also talk through the hidden power of equity—how years of appreciation and principal paydown can offset higher rates, strengthen your down payment, or even let you make a cash offer. Plus, we share practical tax notes like the homeowner capital gains exclusion so you can estimate your net with clarity.

Our conversation goes beyond primary homes to include estate properties, inherited land, and investment strategy. And because the season invites reflection, we share the origin of the Salvation Army kettle—one small act that grew into a tradition of hope—along with highlights from our Hometown Hero series celebrating quiet community leaders. It’s a reminder that big change often starts with a single step, and the same is true for your next chapter in real estate.

Want a confidential market analysis or a simple net sheet to see your options? Call 828-393-0134 or visit realestatebygreg.com. If this conversation helped you think differently about timing and strategy, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find it.