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Spring Marketing Momentum Starts Now! February is prime time for realtors to start building or refining your marketing plan for the spring blitz, when buyer traffic surges, listings multiply, and the market truly comes alive after the winter slowdown. With buyers emerging from hibernation and competition ramping up, proactive agents who position themselves early through consistent outreach, branding, and lead nurturing will dominate. Focus this month on building visibility and staying top of mind with prospects via targeted content, networking, and follow-up systems. If you don't have a solid plan in place yet, join Real Estate Mentor Hub for just $99/month. You'll get two in-depth lectures, detailed written curriculum on scaling your real estate agent business and growing personal wealth, plus our exclusive monthly marketing drop, a complete package of ready-to-use paraphernalia including social media graphics, email templates, scripts, social media content and graphics, and more to fuel your pipeline without starting from scratch.
Housing Inventory Growth Slows Despite Year-Over-Year Gains - A key recent report from Realtor.com on January 2026 housing trends shows U.S. active listings rose 10% year-over-year to 912,696 as of January 31, extending 27 straight months of gains, but the pace of growth has slowed dramatically for nine consecutive months, and nationwide inventory is now 17.2% below pre-pandemic (2017–2019) norms, the widest gap since spring 2025. This stalling recovery, driven by seasonal factors and regional variations (with some Southern and Western markets seeing more balance while others tighten), indicates supply constraints are persisting despite the uptick, keeping competition firm in many areas and supporting stable pricing amid cautious buyer demand.
Crypto Volatility Spikes with Sharp Sell-Off and Partial Rebound - The crypto market saw intense volatility this past week, with Bitcoin experiencing a sharp sell-off that briefly pushed it below $61,000 on February 5 amid heavy institutional selling, macroeconomic pressures, and reversed Fed rate expectations dropping as much as 15-30% in days before rebounding. Prices swung from highs around $78,000 early in the week to lows near $60,000, closing around $69,000-$70,000 by February 6-7, with high trading volumes reflecting panic and opportunity. In the coming weeks, expect continued choppiness; downside risks remain if economic data disappoints or sentiment stays bearish, potentially testing lower supports like the 200-week moving average near $58,000, but structural factors like ETF inflows could spark relief rallies or consolidation in the $70,000s if buyers step in.
Modest Rebound Expected This Spring in Residential Real Estate - This spring, the U.S. residential real estate market is shaping up for a modest rebound with gradual improvements in affordability and activity. Forecasts point to existing home sales rising around 1-3% (potentially to 4.1-4.2 million annually), home prices increasing modestly by 1-2% (or stalling near 0% in some views), and mortgage rates stabilizing around 6-6.3%, unlocking more buyers compared to last year's higher levels. Inventory continues to build slowly (up ~9-10% YoY in recent data), giving buyers more options and shifting some markets toward balance, though persistent tightness in regions like the Northeast and Midwest will keep competition alive. Overall, expect a steadier, more predictable season with stronger buyer participation if rates ease further, but no dramatic price drops or booms, more of a "great housing reset" favoring prepared agents and realistic expectations.
Smart Commission Allocation Builds Lasting Wealth - As a real estate professional earning variable commission, disciplined allocation is crucial for financial stability and wealth building. Set aside 25-30% immediately for taxes to cover quarterly estimates and avoid penalties, then commit 10-15% to reinvesting in your business through marketing, education, tools, or lead generation to sustain and grow your income stream. Direct the rest toward long-term investments, whether diversified stocks, retirement accounts like IRAs/401(k)s, real estate funds, or other vehicles to create compounding growth and passive income that outlasts active deal-making. This balanced approach turns feast-or-famine commissions into a reliable foundation, protecting against market slowdowns while accelerating personal wealth over time.
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Closing price (February 6, 2026) $79.03
52-week high $79.20
52-week low $63.66
As always, this is not personalized financial advice—consult a professional advisor, do your own due diligence, and consider market volatility before investing.
Your Spring Breakthrough Is Waiting, Seize It Right Now! The quiet days of February are your secret weapon. While others are still waiting for the market to “wake up,” you have the chance to lay the foundation for a record-breaking spring and a stronger financial future. Every post you share, every connection you nurture, every dollar you wisely allocate today is an investment in the version of yourself who closes more deals, earns bigger commissions, and builds real, lasting wealth. The spring blitz won’t wait, so don’t wait either. Commit to your plan, lean into the tools and community at Real Estate Mentor Hub, and step into this season with unbreakable focus and confidence. Your biggest year yet isn’t coming, it’s being built right now, one intentional action at a time. Let’s make it legendary.
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