On The Move
January 2026
Who knew a house boat could be this cool!
Spotted in Santa Barbara Harbor which is quick becoming a repeat destination. Visit my IG for more beauty shots from my trip!
2026 has launched. A clean calendar. A not-so-clean slate.
This missive will be on the shorter side (I promise).
How many of you are doing Dry January?
How many are doing Damp January?
And how many have already politely—or aggressively—escorted your New Year’s resolutions out the door?
Here’s my New Year’s gift to you: there’s another one coming.
February 17, 2026 marks Lunar New Year—specifically, the Year of the Fire Horse. A reset with better timing, stronger energy, and far less pressure to be perfect on January 1.
– Lisa
On The Move is a curated mix of what’s inspiring me lately, what’s shifting in the market, and what might just shift your perspective or inspire you too.
"Start Where You Are. Use What You Have. Do What You Can."
– Arthur Ashe
Get To Know Cloud Dancer: Pantone's Color of 2026
Did we need another shade of white? Debatable. But Cloud Dancer does give agents and stagers a fresh neutral to consider when prepping homes for market.
What the professionals say:
“An unbleached, naturally balanced white that’s so versatile, the sky’s the limit.”
– Tim Nelson
A Recent Discovery: Pioneering Architect & Artist Amaza Lee Meredith
I haven’t had a good Google deep dive in a while, but Architectural Digest’s coverage of Solange Knowles’ (multi-hyphenate artist & Beyonce’s sister) Saint Heron project handed me the perfect subject: Amaza Lee Meredith. I’m now fairly sure I’ve consumed everything Google has to offer, with one of the more complete pieces linked below. Enjoy!
Photo Credit: Virginia State University Special Collections and Archives
Michael Norton Writes a Book
Who is Michael Norton, you might ask?
Michael is a former colleague from my marketing days. He is a brilliant strategist and a human I am so fortunate to have had the chance to work with, laugh with, and simply to have crossed paths with.
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Cover design: Barbara Aronica
Shaking The Magic 8 Ball: 2026 California Market Projections
California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) and other experts indicate:
- Median Home Price: Expected to rise 3.6% to a record $905,000. Price growth is expected to be mild compared to prior years, not a rapid surge.
- Home Sales: Existing single-family home sales are forecast to increase by 2% to 274,400 units.
- Mortgage Rates: The average 30-year fi xed mortgage rate is anticipated to decline to around 6.0%, a decrease from the 6.6% average in 2025.
- Inventory: Active listings are projected to increase by nearly 10%, helping ease competition and offering buyers more options.
- Affordability: Housing affordability is expected to inch up slightly to 18% of households being able to afford a median-priced home, compared to 17% in 2025.
If you want to dive deep into a particular area, just reach out, at Compass we have a lot of data at our fingertips!
Let’s Make Your Next Move Distinctly Yours. Smart Moves. Bold Moves. Real Estate Moves. Call, text or…
Lisa M. Musich
DRE# 02210590
REALTOR®
M: 415.619.1426
lisa.musich@compass.com
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