On today’s Newsmakers at Noon – Real Estate Insights, Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group (Keller Williams) and Elizabeth Smith of The Smith Mortgage Team break down major forces shaping today’s housing market — from interest rates to demographic shifts that could redefine buying and selling trends.
Elizabeth Smith shares updates on current mortgage interest rates and dives into the often misunderstood world of reverse mortgages, separating myths from facts and explaining how they can fit into retirement planning for some homeowners.
Amy McLeod explores what many are calling the “Silver Tsunami” — the growing wave of baby boomers entering or exiting the housing market — and how it’s quietly influencing inventory, pricing, and buyer behavior. She also discusses the troubling reality of Oregon seniors being priced out of their homes and what that could mean for communities across the state.
A timely, informative conversation packed with insight for buyers, sellers, and anyone watching the housing market.
