The Real Beale

05/29/2026

Average mortgage rates moved higher as the market absorbed the latest inflation data (a big jump in PCE) and flattish home prices (Case-Shiller).

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05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

One of my favorite things about real estate is getting to experience places I never would have otherwise.

Last week’s showing of a home on 5 acres was a beautiful reminder that luxury looks different for everyone.

For some it’s downtown views and walk ability.

For others it’s
•rain on a metal roof
•horses in the pasture
•fruit trees and blackberry bushes
•space for art, animals and quiet mornings
•views of being surrounded by farmland and the city way off in the distance

This property had all of it. 🏡🐎🐓🌳

Not the right fit for my buyers, but absolutely the kind of place that stays with you.

05/27/2026

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05/26/2026

Realtor rule #1:
If your hair still looks good after an acreage showing in Oklahoma wind… you probably weren’t actually on acreage 😂🌪️

Fun day showing a gorgeous property with animals, land, and amazing views.

Still searching for the perfect fit!

05/26/2026

One of the best parts of real estate is getting to step into different lifestyles for a day.

Two weekends ago showing:
✔ 5 beautiful acres in Piedmont
✔ Luxury Mediterranean-style home
✔ Horses, goats & chickens
✔ Oklahoma wind trying to take us out (sideways ponytail selfie for laughs) 😂

It wasn’t the perfect fit for my buyers location-wise, but it was a great reminder that “home” means something different to everyone.

For some people it’s walkability and coffee shops.
For others, it’s fences, open land, and quiet mornings.

And honestly? I love helping people find both.

05/25/2026

Average 30-yr mortgage rates are now closer to 7% than 6%, as reaccelerating inflation has pushed global bond yields higher. Despite higher mortgage rates, April pending home sales still rose (for the 3rd-straight month).

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05/15/2026

Oh my! That April CPI! Inflation surged on higher energy prices, which affect a lot more than just gasoline and jet fuel prices (airline tickets, fertilizer, etc.) So far the housing market is showing resilience, but there is little doubt that higher mortgage rates are keeping spring/summer transaction volumes muted.

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05/08/2026

Oil prices, inflation fears, and mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated until the US/Iran conflict ends. But even today, mortgage rates are nearly a half a percentage point lower than they were at the same time last year, and many markets are significantly more buyer-friendly.

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05/01/2026

A day after the Fed voted to keep rates steady, the March PCE (inflation) figure jumped to +3.5% YoY, driven by higher oil prices. Mortgage rates moved up as well, but they're still half a percent lower than they were a year ago, and flattish national home price growth is helping to improve affordability in many cities.

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