Real Estate in 2026: Rates, Inventory, and What Buyers Get Wrong

Описание: 🎙️ Episode Overview

In this episode of the San Luis Obispo Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Dan Stueve, Senior Vice President & General Manager at Equity Union, and Lindsay Gogna, Director of Client Services, to talk about what’s really happening in real estate right now.

We cover why most agents struggle in today’s market, why joining a team can make or break your career, and what buyers and sellers should understand heading into 2026 — from interest rates to inventory to long-term strategy.

Whether you’re a new agent, experienced professional, buyer, or seller, this conversation delivers real-world insight you won’t get from headlines.

⏱️ Episode Highlights

Why 70% of Realtors didn’t sell a home last year
The biggest mistake new agents make when starting out
Why real estate is “simple, but not easy”
What’s happening with interest rates and inventory
Why waiting to buy or sell rarely works
How experience and calm decision-making save deals
Why today’s transactions are more complex than ever
What buyers actually need to worry about (and what they don’t)

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00:00 Intro & Welcome
01:45 Why New Agents Struggle Early
04:10 Why Joining a Real Estate Team Matters
07:05 Market Energy & Inventory Trends
10:00 Interest Rates vs Mortgage Rates
13:40 Is Waiting Ever a Good Strategy?
17:10 Why Experience Saves Deals
20:30 Why Most Realtors Don’t Sell Homes
23:30 COVID Market Hangover & Industry Reset
25:40 Final Thoughts on 2026 & Wrap-Up