Clarity
The best time to move is when it's right for you
This chart shows how many existing single family homes sold across the country each year, going back to 1990.
The tallest bars are 2004 and 2005, the height of the housing boom, with 6.8 and 7.1 million sales. Sales dropped hard after that. They climbed back through the 2010s and jumped to 6.1 million in 2021, when mortgage rates were at record lows.
Now look at the pink bars on the right. Since 2023, sales have held at about 4.1 million a year, and 2026 is projected to land in the same place. That's the lowest level since 2008.
What this means for you
Headlines about slow sales, rates, and the market can make it feel like there's a right year and a wrong year to move. There isn't.
The best time to move is when the move is right for you. A growing family, a new job, wanting to be closer to the people you love, or stepping into a new season of life. Those reasons matter more than any chart.
So turn down the noise. National numbers are the big picture, and every market moves on its own. Here in Rockwall County, the median sales price in October was $455,000, up 8.9% from a year ago.
If you've been thinking about a move, let's talk about your reason. I'd love to hear it, and we'll figure out the right timing together.
Chart source: National Association of REALTORS® existing home sales, as reported by KW Research, August 2026. Rockwall County figure: KW Inspire Network, NTREIS data, October 2026.