What’s happening in 2026 is different. Average Friday activity is still below the 650 benchmark, which tells us the market isn’t fully back yet. But the return of a 650+ spike, after an entire year without one is an important signal. It shows that buyer behavior is starting to shift again, with moments of urgency reappearing before the broader market catches up.
This is what early-stage market movement looks like. Spikes come first, then averages follow. We’re not in a hot market yet, but we’re no longer in a flat one either. The data is pointing to a market that’s loading, not slowing, and the people who recognize that shift early are the ones who benefit most.
