Why 2026 Could Be Your Ideal Year to Make a Move
Brothers,
Happy Holidays to all our Sigma Chi Brothers and their families. It is our hope that this holiday season, you are healthy, safe and surrounded by and encouraged by the love of family. As part of the Brotherhood Real Estate Partners—the licensed affinity partner of Sigma Chi Fraternity—extended family committed to connecting you with top local Realtors who understand both the market and our Brotherhood’s values.
If you’re contemplating upsizing into a larger home or downsizing to simplify life — 2026 presents a uniquely favorable window. Here are 5 powerful reasons it may be the ideal year to act.
Borrowing Costs May Be More Favorable
Experts expect mortgage rates to ease through 2026. Forecasts show the 30-year fixed rate trending down toward the ~5.9 % range by end-2026. Fannie Mae+2Keeping Current Matters+2
Lower (or stabilizing) rates provide more buying power and less risk of being caught with higher payments. If you act now, you may lock into favorable terms before potential rate surges or inflation pressures push costs up.Home Price Growth Is Projected to Be Moderate
According to market outlooks, home price appreciation isn’t expected to skyrocket—but also isn’t expected to collapse. A moderate environment means less competition, more opportunity for negotiation, and fewer bidding wars. CBS News
For someone buying a larger home, that means you may get a good value. For someone downsizing, it means you’re selling into a stable market—not a rush-to-panic one.Inventory Is Improving—but Not Flooding
The market is shifting from extreme scarcity toward a more balanced state. More homes are becoming available, meaning you’ll have better choices when buying and less pressure when selling. Keeping Current Matters+1
As a result, you can more strategically time your move: sell, buy, or do both with more flexibility rather than being locked into rash decisions.The “Lock-In” Effect Is Easing
Many homeowners have long held ultra-low mortgage rates (from earlier years) and so have been reluctant to sell. As that effect gradually diminishes, more sellers will enter the market, improving your options. The forecast shows increasing mortgage origination, which signals movement ahead. MBA
For you, that means better negotiation power and availability of both the home you’re selling and the home you want to buy.Career & Life Stage Alignment
Whether you’re advancing in your profession, relocating, or aligning your housing to life changes (kids gone, remote work, desire to simplify), 2026 offers a moment when market conditions and life timing may converge.
As alumni of Sigma Chi, many of us are in transitional phases—leverage that momentum now by working with a Realtor who understands both our Brotherhood and the local market.
Why This Matters for Us
At Brotherhood Real Estate Partners, we partner only with top-producing, vetted Realtors across the local markets where our fellow Sigma Chi alumni live. Our network means that wherever you’re moving, you’ll have a trusted local expert by your side.
Thinking of upsizing? We’ll match you with a Realtor who knows how to sell your current home and help you buy your next one seamlessly.Considering downsizing? We’ll connect you with an experienced professional who understands the logistics of moving to a smaller home, optimizing your equity, streamlining your life.Wanting to “buy and sell” at the same time? We’ll find a pro who is an expert in dual transaction coordination.
Getting Started
If you’ve been thinking about a change, 2026 might be the year to act.
Here’s what you can do now:
Reach out to our team at Brotherhood Real Estate Partners.We’ll ask you a few quick questions about your goals, timeline, and target market.We’ll connect you with a local Realtor who gets the Sigma Chi network and your moving strategy.You’ll get a no-obligation consultation: market review, timing options, next-step roadmap.
Let’s leverage our Brotherhood network and market timing to make your move smart, efficient and aligned with your life goals. 2026 really could be your ideal year.
Fraternally,
Brotherhood Real Estate Partners
Licensed Affinity Partner of Sigma Chi Fraternity
