First-Time Buyers Have More Power in Today's Market Than Most People Know
Published on: 06/05/2026
Sellers are negotiating and inventory is up. Bob Schildt shows you how to stack the tools.
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Sellers are negotiating and inventory is up. Bob Schildt shows you how to stack the tools.

National data means nothing without local context. Bob Schildt breaks it down for you.

Inventory, negotiation power, rate expectations, and lifestyle needs are shaping buyer behavior in 2026. Here’s what it means and how to plan smart.

After years of fast-rising home prices, many buyers are understandably hoping for a market correction. But are we headed for a crash—or is something else happening? According to Bob Schildt, a trusted loan officer who works closely with buyers across market cycles, the outlook isn’t nearly as dramatic as the headlines suggest.


