Each year, the National Association of Realtors^® (NAR) releases its Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, offering a comprehensive look at who is buying and selling homes – and why. Join us for an insightful webinar as we unpack the latest findings, explore the mindset of today’s buyers, and identify opportunities to help more people achieve homeownership in 2026.

In this 30-minute session, we will explore:

• Key demographics and defining characteristics of today’s buyers and sellers
• Emerging trends among first-time and repeat buyers
• The primary challenges and concerns facing buyers in today’s market

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Vance Edwards joined MGIC in 1999 and currently serves as the MGIC’s director of brand management.

He has spoken numerous times to real estate agent and loan originator audiences on topics like first-time homebuyers, housing demographics, economic overview, the overall mortgage industry and sales skills.

Vance holds a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in advertising and public relations from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and received the Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation from the MBA.

Winner of 2 national playwriting contests, Vance lives in Germantown, Wisconsin, with his wife Carrie. He has 2 adult children, Hailey and Trevan. In his spare time, he can be seen performing original sketch comedy and improv as a member of McMann & Tate Productions, the resident theater company of the Cedarburg Cultural Center.