Market Update - The Bayou Buying Surge of 2026 | RE: Real Estate Podcast
Market Update - The Bayou Buying Surge of 2026 | RE: Real Estate Podcast
Keywords
real estate, market trends, home buying, affordability, Homa, Thibodaux, housing market, buyer surge, market analysis, real estate tips
Summary
In this episode, Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the current state of the real estate market, highlighting a significant surge in buyers despite headlines suggesting a market crash. They analyze the differences between Homa and Thibodaux, providing insights into pricing, inventory, and the impact of insurance costs. The hosts offer practical advice for both buyers and sellers navigating this evolving market.
Takeaways
· A 43% surge in buyers indicates a potential market shift.
· The housing affordability index is at a record high.
· Median sales prices are down, but pending sales are up.
· Buyers are becoming more selective in their choices.
· Insurance costs are starting to moderate post-Hurricane Ida.
· New construction in Thibodaux affects pricing dynamics.
· Sellers need to price homes competitively to attract buyers.
· Assumable mortgages can be a valuable option for buyers.
· The market is correcting, not crashing, providing opportunities.
· Buyers should act now to take advantage of current conditions.
sound bites
"Don't just keep driving the costs up."
"Buyers are back, but they're savvy."
"If it's priced right, it'll move."
Chapters
00:00 Market Overview: A Surge in Buyers
03:56 Understanding Price Drops and Opportunities
07:29 The Tale of Two Cities: Homa vs. Thibodaux
12:30 Future Trends: Pending Sales and Market Dynamics
15:59 Advice for Buyers and Sellers
20:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Updates
Hosts
Ben Harang, REALTOR® La.
License #: 36589
Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners
Mobile: 985.859.2500
Office: 985.262.4400
benharang.com
Clint C. Galliano, REALTOR®
La. License #: 995704723
Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners
Mobile: 985.647.4479
Office: 985.262.4400
clintcgallianorealtor.com
Produced by:
Clint Galliano
Music by:
Wiggins Studios
Creators and Guests
Host
Ben Harang
Ben Harang brings over 30 years of experience as a licensed agent and currently works with Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners. Ben’s experience includes single family residential sales, large land sales, subdivision development, building new construction residential and commercial projects and selling REO/Foreclosed properties.
Host
Clint C. Galliano
Clint Galliano, who’s been an agent since 2020 & an investor since 2008, also with Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners. Clint’s experience includes residential sales, residential rentals, property management, and various avenues of investing.
