Josiah Beam Realtor

09/24/2026

If you’ve been waiting to buy a home in Dallas-Fort Worth, this fall could bring some opportunity.

Mortgage rates have moved higher, making affordability tougher, but buyers are gaining leverage in other ways.

Fall typically brings more homes to choose from, fewer competing buyers, longer days on market, and sellers who may be more willing to negotiate on price, closing costs, or rate buydowns.

Nationally, Realtor .com expects late September into October to be one of the strongest buying windows of 2026.

Here in DFW, where inventory is already much higher than the frenzy years, that could mean more time to shop and more negotiating power.

Higher rates are still a challenge, but this fall may give DFW buyers options and leverage, something they haven’t had in years.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

-Josiah
📲972-921-9622
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Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 2552379
One Real Mortgage | NMLS 198414

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09/17/2026

Mortgage rates just climbed for the 6th straight day, with the average 30 year fixed now around 7.2%, the highest level since early 2025.

That’s another affordability hit for buyers heading into fall.

Here in DFW, we’re already seeing the market cool.

August home sales were down 5% from last year, pending sales dropped 11%, and the median sales price was about $390,000.

Homes are still selling, but buyers are becoming much more cost conscious and selective.

For sellers, pricing correctly from day one is becoming even more important.

For buyers who can handle today’s payment, this slower fall market will create opportunities to negotiate on price, closing costs, or a rate buydown.

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

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09/10/2026

If you gave up on buying a home in DFW because prices felt out of reach, it may be time to take another look.

The market has changed.

More homes are competing for buyers, and sellers are having to adjust.

Across DFW, homes are selling 4% less than their original list price. Sellers are cutting their asking price, and we’re seeing plenty of price reductions and motivated sellers right here in North Texas.

That doesn’t mean homes are suddenly cheap or that interest rates don’t matter. But buyers today often have something they didn’t have a few years ago.

Negotiating power.

That could mean a lower price, seller paid closing costs, rate buydowns, repairs, or other concessions.

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, don’t assume you can’t afford to buy based on the asking price alone.

There may be a deal to be made.

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

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09/03/2026

If you live in North Texas, your foundation may be feeling the heat!

With the extreme heat and dry conditions we’ve been experiencing, the soil around your home can dry out and shrink, potentially causing your foundation to shift.

Watch for cracks in walls or ceilings, sticking doors, uneven floors, gaps around windows or doors, or cracks in your brick or exterior walls.

One small crack doesn’t necessarily mean trouble, but multiple signs could be worth investigating.

Don’t ignore the warning signs.

Catching a foundation issue early can potentially save you thousands of dollars!

Thankfully, we are only around six weeks away from cooler weather, and hopefully some rain.

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

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08/27/2026

New home sales dropped 10.5% in July, while the median new home price fell to $393,800, which is the lowest level in five years.

Builders are responding by offering smaller, more affordable homes instead of simply cutting prices.

At the same time, new-home inventory continued to grow, giving buyers more choices and negotiating power.

For buyers, this could be an opportunity to find a new home with incentives, better pricing, and more room to negotiate.

For builders, affordability is becoming the key to getting buyers back through the door.

If you're considering a new construction home, now may be a good time to shop around and compare what different builders are offering.

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

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08/22/2026

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08/20/2026

Think you missed your chance to sell this year? Not so fast!

Fall can actually be a great time to put your home on the market.

As summer winds down, some homes that didn’t sell are taken off the market.

This means less competition for sellers who list this after kids are back in school.

You may also find that fall buyers are more serious and motivated, especially those who want to move before the holidays.

If your home is priced right, prepared well, and marketed properly, fall could be your opportunity to stand out.

Thinking about selling in DFW this fall?
Reach out, and we can talk through it.

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

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08/13/2026

If you’re planning to move, should you buy first or sell first?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

It depends on your finances, market conditions, and timeline. But for many homeowners, selling first can be the safer choice.

Selling first can help you avoid paying two mortgages, know exactly how much equity you have available, and make a stronger offer on your next home because you won’t need to make the purchase contingent on selling your current house.

The downside is that you may need temporary housing if you sell before finding your next home.

Options like a leaseback agreement or flexible closing dates can help make the transition easier.

The best strategy depends on your situation.

Thankfully, there are many different strategies to fit your needs.

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

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08/06/2026

Mortgage rates have climbed to 6.75%, one of the highest levels of 2026, making an already slow summer housing market even quieter.

Higher rates are reducing mortgage applications and pending home sales as affordability remains a challenge.

While the Federal Reserve's recent decision to hold interest rates steady had little effect, ongoing global economic uncertainty has kept mortgage rates elevated.

The good news for buyers is that higher rates are also leading to more homes hitting the market, giving shoppers more choices and better negotiating power.

If rates stay high, inventory could continue to grow through the rest of the year.

For financially ready buyers, this market rewards patience, smart negotiations, and finding the right home rather than trying to perfectly time interest rates.

Continue to save money, lower your debt load, and make sure you have planned your budget so that you are prepared for all the costs that homeownership comes 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/4xhKxy

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07/30/2026

New home builders are still finding ways to bring in today's home buyers.

They continue to offer incentives and rate buydowns to keep the cost of ownership more attainable.

We know this because the data shows that new home sales increased in June, while inventory dipped slightly.

The demand remains steady because the incentives have continued.

Even with all of these incentives, the lower priced new homes are seeing the strongest demand.

Many buyers are also choosing new construction because it offers modern features, energy efficiency, and fewer maintenance concerns upfront.

If you're a home buyer, not only do you have all of the new home builders competing for your money, you also have all of the resale homes competing as well.

This is why we see buyers taking more time to make their choice.

There isn't a rush.

If you are selling your home, keep in mind that you're competing with the new home builders in your immediate area.

Your resale home may have better features, may have a more established yard, and could be in a better location.

As a seller, the goal would be to highlight those features and also beat the new home builder on price (if possible).

If you want to talk through your buying or selling strategy, don't hesitate 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/4fELUjp

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