Now may not be a good time to buy. In this episode of The Tahoe Real Estate Insider, host Shay Phillips sits down with returning guest Brad Buxton, Senior Real Estate Investment Advisor with Address Income, for a deep-dive conversation on one of the most common questions in real estate: “Is now a good time to buy?”

Shay and Brad break down the nuances of today’s market—from price shifts and inventory trends in Reno, Tahoe, and the Bay Area, to seller concessions, interest rate strategies, and how economic uncertainty is shaping buyer behavior. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a move-up buyer, or an investor looking for opportunities, this episode sheds light on how to approach purchasing in any market cycle.

Brad also shares insights on:

• What truly defines a buyer’s market
• Why timing depends more on your personal situation than headlines
• How investors and primary homebuyers should think differently
• Reno’s current inventory surge and what it means for pricing
• The role of seller credits, concessions, and creative deal structures
• How broader economic factors—jobs, AI growth, stock market behavior, and supply/demand shifts—impact local real estate conditions

If you're wondering whether now is your moment to make a move, this conversation will help you navigate the emotions, the strategy, and the data behind buying confidently in any environment.

Connect with Brad Buxton — Address Income

Email: bbuxton@addressincome.com

Website: https://addressincome.com/agents/brad-buxton

Phone: 805-305-1591