Stop Letting National Headlines Dictate Your Home Plan

Send us Fan Mail The National Real Estate News loves a simple storyline, but your local market does not live in a headline. We sit down with Pete Heim for a Local and National Real Estate Update and get specific about what’s actually happening on the ground: mortgage rates hovering around the mid-6% range, inventory sitting in the mid-500s, and why a few extra listings can change negotiating power without suddenly “crashing” prices. We also dig into the stats that matter for buyers and sellers, including average sale price (about $338K year to date), days on market (around 23), and what a 1.3-month absorption rate signals. Then we tackle a hot claim we keep hearing online: renting is better than owning. We separate “sometimes renting is the only move right now” from “renting is the smarter wealth strategy,” and we walk through the real-world math that gets overlooked, including tax treatment, appreciation, and why building home equity often drives long-term net worth. If you’re weighing a purchase or trying to make peace with your timing, this part will help you think clearly. We also raise a big red flag for condo buyers and HOA shoppers: reserve studies and capital reserve funding. After major building failures, many associations are being forced into overdue repairs, which can mean special assessments and higher quarterly fees. We close with two actionable angles: asking about FHA and VA assumable mortgages to capture older low rates on existing loan balances, and shopping your home and auto insurance again now that competition is shifting. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s house-hunting, and leave a quick review so more local buyers and sellers can find the show. --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife  Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.