Let's be honest.

Detroit Lions football isn't just football anymore.

It's tailgates. It's Sunday parties. It's Thanksgiving. It's neighbors arguing over who's the biggest Lions fan. It's jerseys everywhere. It's packed restaurants. It's downtown energy.

And if you're a Metro Detroit REALTOR®, you start to notice something interesting:

When the Lions are winning, Detroit feels different.

So with the 2026 season officially underway, we decided to have a little fun and look at this year's Lions schedule through a slightly different lens:

What does Lions football have to do with real estate?

Maybe more than you think.

FIRST… LET'S TALK FOOTBALL! 🦁

The Lions opened the 2026 regular season at Ford Field against the New Orleans Saints on September 13—and got the season started with a victory.

Now comes Week 2—and things get interesting.

🏈 WEEK 2

Lions at Buffalo Bills
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 8:15 PM
📍 Highmark Stadium
📺 Prime Video

And Buffalo isn't just another road game.

It's the opening game at Buffalo's new Highmark Stadium for the 2026 season.

Then the Lions continue a schedule filled with some serious marquee matchups.

SOME GAMES TO CIRCLE:

November 16 — Lions at Eagles
Sunday Night Football

November 23 — Giants at Lions
Back at Ford Field.

November 27 — Packers at Lions
🔥 Thanksgiving Day
🔥 NFC North rivalry
🔥 Detroit
🔥 Turkey

Does it get any more Detroit than that?

Then:

December 4 — Cowboys at Lions
Thursday Night Football

December 14 — Lions at Rams

December 21 — Steelers at Lions

And:

December 25 — Lions at Vikings

Christmas football.

The Lions' 2026 schedule has plenty of nationally televised and high-profile games, including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

NOW LET'S TALK REAL ESTATE 🏠

Here's where it gets interesting.

The Lions are part of the fabric of Metro Detroit.

And when the team is generating excitement, it creates something every great city needs:

ENERGY.

Think about what happens around major Lions games.

People entertain.

Families get together.

Friends travel into the area.

Restaurants fill up.

Bars fill up.

Downtown gets louder.

And homeowners suddenly start thinking:

“You know what? We really need a better entertaining space.”

Maybe it's a bigger kitchen.

Maybe it's the finished basement.

Maybe it's the outdoor living area.

Maybe it's finally time to move closer to everything.

Or maybe you're sitting in your living room watching the Lions and thinking:

“This house isn't working for us anymore.”

😂

We've heard worse reasons to move.

AND THEN THERE'S THANKSGIVING...

Detroit hosting Green Bay on Thanksgiving is one of those traditions that makes Metro Detroit special.

But here's our real estate question:

WHERE ARE YOU WATCHING THE GAME?

Because if the answer is:

“At my house, with 25 people, and we don't have enough parking…”

we may need to talk.

😂

Maybe your next home needs:

• A bigger kitchen
• A finished basement
• A great entertaining space
• A backyard built for game day
• A three-car garage
• Or simply enough room for the entire family

And that's where real estate gets personal.

Your home isn't just where you live. It's where you live your life.

THE DETROIT CONNECTION

The Lions represent something we see every day in Metro Detroit real estate:

People want to be part of something.

They want community.

They want convenience.

They want great neighborhoods.

They want restaurants, entertainment, parks, sports and activities nearby.

And they want a home that fits the way they actually live.

That's why we don't believe real estate should be reduced to:

“What's the price per square foot?”

It's about lifestyle.

It's about location.

It's about opportunity.

And sometimes...

it's about whether your basement is big enough for Thanksgiving football.

SO… HOW FAR DO THE LIONS GO?

That's the fun question.

Could this be the year?

Could Detroit make a serious run?

Could Ford Field become the place nobody wants to visit?

Could Thanksgiving become even more important?

We don't have a crystal ball.

But we do know something about Metro Detroit:

When Detroit has something to cheer about, Detroit shows up.

And we'll be watching right along with you.

🦁 ONE PRIDE. ONE CITY. ONE HOME AT A TIME.

At Realty Consultants International, we believe real estate is about much more than buying and selling houses.

It's about helping people find the right place to live their lives.

Whether you're looking for a first home, upgrading for your growing family, downsizing, building a new home or selling a luxury property, we bring market intelligence, analytics and experience to the decision—not just a sign in the yard.

So while you're watching the Lions this season, take a look around your living room.

Ask yourself:

“If the Lions make the Super Bowl…is this really where I want to host the party?”

😂

If the answer is NO, you know who to call.

Jim & Kim Agemy
Realty Consultants International | eXp Realty

Because whether you're buying, selling or simply wondering what your next move should be, we're here to help you make the play.

🦁 GO LIONS!