The 11.9% number in the headlines is real but narrow. Here is the honest read on whether the housing market is about to crash in 2026, and why your local Gillette or Sheridan number matters more.

The name is the first problem. Nothing about a short sale is short — the "short" means the lender is accepting less than what's owed, not that the process moves quickly. It usually moves slower than a normal sale, sometimes by months. Here's what both sides are actually signing up for.

Most sellers assume winter is the worst time to list in Gillette — but serious buyers still shop in January, and less competition on the market can work in your favor. Here's how to stage, price, and photograph your home so it sells fast even when there's snow on the ground.