Stop Letting National Headlines Dictate Your Home Plan

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.**