The U.S. housing market will finally turn the corner in 2026, with a double-digit increase in home sales supporting a 4% increase in home prices, according to new predictions from the National Association of Realtors®.NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts sales volume for existing homes will rise 14% next year after three years of stagnation, and sees new-home sales rising 5%.

would be interested in the raw data, I have a feeling even if its double digit yoy growth for home sales, then its still likely under what we had in 2019 meaning its still going to be a tight market.  

However, one concern we have relates to calendar management so that we don't double book.  

Wholesaling in many states is ILLEGAL unless there is intent to purchase, i.e. a Double Closing.

Have no problems with double closings.

I am looking to double my volume in 2026 and I want to connect / create a referral network with real estate and family attorneys in the los angeles area who are also looking to build a referral based relationship with strong partners in the city. 

Some I can think of quickly - cleaning gutters, making sure dirt/grading is adequate, servicing HVAC, doing annual/quarterly walk throughs to double check the condition, replacing furnace filters. 

From most of my research that I have done, a duplex is somewhere around 300k-500k, and I haven't really been able to find much in quadplexes, but if I had to make an assumption, it would be double a duplex? 

Sorry you had to go through that, holding costs piling up while a contractor drags a project out is one of the toughest situations for any investor.This is a solid reminder for all of us to double-check licenses, verify recent projects directly with past clients, and structure payment draws based on actual completed work.

Small steps like role-playing seller calls, double-checking comps, and reviewing deal structures can dramatically increase your ability to act decisively.A slow month—like December—is the perfect time to focus on confidence-building.