Josiah Beam Realtor

Josiah Beam Realtor Josiah Beam, Realtor, would like to be your advocate, and advisor in all things real estate treating you like a member of his own family.
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As we've discussed in the past, the housing market has shifted, and negotiations are becoming a normal part of selling a...
06/18/2026

As we've discussed in the past, the housing market has shifted, and negotiations are becoming a normal part of selling a home again.

Instead of focusing on winning every request, sellers benefit from being flexible to get a deal across the finish line.

One common concession is helping with a buyer’s closing costs, which can range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price and often create a hurdle for buyers.

Currently, in the DFW market, offering assistance with closing costs, repair credits, a home warranty, or flexible terms can attract serious buyers and keep deals moving forward.

Most of the Dallas-Fort Worth area currently favors buyers because there are so many homes to choose from.

Sellers have to come to market with their absolute best foot forward, with their home in great condition and competitively priced compared to other resale homes and new home builders.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/4a2hK7R

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   Should sellers cover buyers costs? As we've discussed in the past, the housing market has shifted, and negoti

The housing market isn't quite doing what experts expected.At the start of the year, experts expected lower mortgage rat...
06/11/2026

The housing market isn't quite doing what experts expected.

At the start of the year, experts expected lower mortgage rates, stronger affordability, and more home sales.

Instead, inflation, economic uncertainty, and global tensions kept rates higher than expected, causing many buyers to stay on the sidelines.

As a result, forecasts for home sales have been adjusted lower, but experts still expect more homes to sell than last year.

Builders may also be more willing to offer incentives and negotiate.

In the DFW Metroplex we are still seeing quite a bit of inventory.

Higher inventory and weaker buyer demand are driving prices down in many areas.

The market hasn't rebounded as quickly as hoped, but most experts see this as a temporary adjustment, not a sign of major trouble ahead.

I'm still helping folks buy and sell throughout DFW regardless of these current conditions.

If you want to talk about your plans for 2026 and beyond, feel free to reach out.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/4ojoZ17

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   Mid year market update The housing market isn't quite doing what experts expected. At the start of the year,

As we start thinking about the future, many homeowners ask themselves whether staying in their home long term still make...
06/04/2026

As we start thinking about the future, many homeowners ask themselves whether staying in their home long term still makes sense.

For most people, the answer is yes.

Studies show most adults over 65 prefer to stay where they are as they age.

But even if staying feels right, planning ahead matters.

Over time, your home may need updates like grab bars, layout changes, or moving key spaces downstairs to make daily life easier and safer.

Thinking through it early gives you time to budget, explore options, and make smart decisions without feeling rushed.

At the same time, staying isn’t always the best fit.

Sometimes maintenance, stairs, distance from loved ones, or the need for extra care can make moving a better choice.

Others simply want a simpler lifestyle, a smaller home, or a community that better fits this next stage of life.

There’s no single right answer.

If you're currently thinking through these same scenarios and you would like help seeing what it could look like to stay put or make a move, feel free to reach out, and we can talk through those steps together.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/4wNZ2K

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   Staying put vs. downsizing As we start thinking about the future, many homeowners ask themselves whether stay

The home building and price surge was fast and furious for Collin and Denton Counties here in North Texas.In January of ...
05/28/2026

The home building and price surge was fast and furious for Collin and Denton Counties here in North Texas.

In January of 2021, a new build home had a median sales price of $354k in Denton County and $385k in Collin County.

Fast forward to January of 2023, and a new build home had a median sales price of $465k in Denton County and $540k in Collin County.

31% increase in Denton County and a 40% price increase in Collin County.

Looking at the past year, from April 2025 to April 2026, we have seen home builders slash prices in Collin and Denton counties by 9.5% and 10.1%, respectively.

These price cuts by builders are beginning to drive existing home sales prices downward as well.

Other parts of the metroplex haven't seen these types of price reductions yet, but it makes you wonder if we will begin to see the same thing take place in the south, east, and western portions of the DFW metroplex.

This housing market can be pretty wild from one end to the other. In some central DFW neighborhoods, we are still seeing multiple offers and steep competition.

If you are curious what your neighborhood and home value look like, feel free to reach out, and we can take a look at it together.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/49sY2lr

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   Builders driving price cuts North of Dallas The home building and price surge was fast and furious for Collin

Inflation is hitting mortgage rates again. The 10 year Treasury just hit a 1 year high, pushing 30 year rates back into ...
05/21/2026

Inflation is hitting mortgage rates again.

The 10 year Treasury just hit a 1 year high, pushing 30 year rates back into the mid 6% range.

Oil prices are climbing, stocks dipped, and inflation is still running hot at 3.8% while wages aren’t keeping up, so buyers are losing purchasing power.

Rates would be even worse if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac weren’t stepping in to buy mortgage debt.

But with global tensions keeping oil prices high, there’s a real chance rates climb even more this year.

Even with all that, buyers are still jumping in, and pending sales are ticking up.

It all depends on your situation. Now may still be a perfectly good time to make a move.

If you want to talk through your current scenario and the plans you are thinking through for 2026 and beyond, give me a shout.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/49d2Jzz

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   Mortgage rates on the rise Inflation is hitting mortgage rates again. The 10 year Treasury just hit a 1 year

Most homebuyers expect AI to be part of the process, but trust in it is dropping. While AI is widely used, especially on...
05/14/2026

Most homebuyers expect AI to be part of the process, but trust in it is dropping.

While AI is widely used, especially on property sites, many buyers still want human oversight, with 44% willing to pay for it.

Younger buyers see more value in AI and believe it can speed things up, especially in lending, potentially cutting loan times.

Trust has fallen sharply (from 30% to 16%), and most people won’t tolerate AI mistakes.

Buyers want transparency about when AI is used and often prefer human help for major decisions like mortgages, legal work, and risk assessments.

Overall, AI is expected—but not fully trusted.

How do you feel about the use of AI, and what decisions would allow it to help you with?

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/42ruosT

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   Do you trust it? Most homebuyers expect AI to be part of the process, but trust in it is dropping. While AI i

Mortgage payments have hit a record high, with the average now over $2,000 per month. That is up about $600 (44%) since ...
05/07/2026

Mortgage payments have hit a record high, with the average now over $2,000 per month.

That is up about $600 (44%) since 2021 due to high home prices and interest rates.

While most Americans still feel secure in their jobs, growing concerns are causing hesitation around big purchases like buying a home.

Some households are feeling the strain, with missed or late housing payments increasing.

About 1 in 3 workers are delaying major purchases due to job worries, though some are speeding them up instead.

Concerns center on company performance and AI continuing to threaten jobs.

Many are hoping for potential lower rates moving forward, which could help bring more activity and balance back to the housing market.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/4wd18DA

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   New record Mortgage payments have hit a record high, with the average now over $2,000 per month. That is up a

The "lock in effect” is starting to ease, but most homeowners with low rates still don’t want to give them up, especiall...
04/30/2026

The "lock in effect” is starting to ease, but most homeowners with low rates still don’t want to give them up, especially with rates above 6%.

About 76% have mortgages under 6%, and many refuse to trade them, even if they’re unhappy.

A lot of homeowners regret their purchase or loan, but high rates are keeping them stuck.

Nearly half aren’t sure they can afford today’s rates, and many won’t consider moving unless rates drop below 4% or even lower.

Some people still plan to move mainly to relocate, downsize, or save on taxes, but it’s a smaller group.

In the end, people may want change, but affordability and low existing rates are keeping many of them in place.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/4ujUj1C

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   Are you locked in? The "lock in effect” is starting to ease, but most homeowners with low rates still don’t w

Have you heard lately that private listings create scarcity and drive higher prices? Sounds good in theory, but when you...
04/23/2026

Have you heard lately that private listings create scarcity and drive higher prices?

Sounds good in theory, but when you break it down, it doesn’t hold up.

Private doesn’t mean hidden, it just means selectively shared.

In reality, exposure drives demand.

More eyes = more buyers.

More buyers = more competition.

When you limit exposure, you’re not creating scarcity, you’re limiting opportunity.

Could it still sell? Sure. But did the market ever fully weigh in? Did you actually get the best price?

The MLS still exists for a reason. It creates the one thing every seller should want.

Real competition.

If your goal is convenience, go private.

If your goal is top value, show it to as many buyers as possible.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/4vHkaC

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   Private listings create scarcity? Have you heard lately that private listings create scarcity and drive highe

When buyers back out, many times the real driver is inspection issues. The good thing is that this is something sellers ...
04/16/2026

When buyers back out, many times the real driver is inspection issues.

The good thing is that this is something sellers can control.

With more options today, buyers are less willing to overlook problems that feel risky or expensive.

This means that pre-listing preparations are more important than ever.

Addressing key concerns like roof damage, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pests, safety issues, or structural problems can prevent deals from falling apart.

Many sellers are also choosing pre-listing inspection to uncover issues early, fix or disclose them upfront, and avoid stressful negotiations later.

When buyers trust the condition of a home, deals are far more likely to cross the finish line.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
📧[email protected]

Texas Realtor #0742720
Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

Read more: https://conta.cc/4cfM0h7

Email from Simply Texas Real Estate Group Josiah Beam (972) 921-9622 Search Our Listings   Why buyers are backing out When buyers back out, many times the real driver is inspection issues. The good th

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