Seller Psychology — Dave: sellers aren’t staying put for their 3% rate — life events drive moves (empty nesters, new jobs, growing families). The ‘golden handcuffs’ narrative isn’t matching the data.
Market Data — The latest data shows a surprising trend: mortgage applications and pending home sales are on the rise.
Market Trends — Everyone thought sellers with 3% mortgages would never move. Turns out, they were wrong.
Banter — Two real estate veterans reminisce about the days of double-digit interest rates, and Jaysen delivers a savage roast.
Market Activity — A mortgage broker and real estate broker both agree: despite what you hear, buyer activity is picking up steam right now.
Mortgage Rates — Mortgage broker Rich Cercone breaks down the surprising drop in the 10-year treasury and what it means for your mortgage payment.
Home Buying Advice Dave explains the financial trap of waiting for lower interest rates while home prices continue to climb, using a real-world example of losing $150,000 in equity.
Mortgage Rates Rich drops a surprising fact: ‘The 30-year treasury bond right now is at its highest point since before the financial crisis in 2008.’
Experienced listing agents Columbus homeowners trust can protect equity, price strategically, market aggressively, and still charge less.
