Interest Rates, Home Prices & AI 🤖 What SW VA Buyers NEED to Know in 2026 | DGA Radio Ep 6 Seg 2 скачать в хорошем качестве

Interest Rates, Home Prices & AI 🤖 What SW VA Buyers NEED to Know in 2026 | DGA Radio Ep 6 Seg 2

Is it smart to wait before buying or selling a home in Southwest Virginia? 🤔 On this episode of Real Estate Radio, Damon breaks down what buyers and sellers really need to understand about home appreciation, interest rates, and timing the market. Fresh off a national real estate conference with Zillow economists, Damon explains why waiting for rates to drop could actually cost you more—especially if you are moving up to a larger home. He also dives into how consumer sentiment, inventory shortages, and AI are reshaping real estate decisions in 2026. If you live in Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Botetourt County, Bedford, or anywhere in Southwest Virginia, this conversation gives you real numbers, real examples, and real advice—no hype. Thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to make a smart move? 👉 Visit ListWithDamon.com to talk with a local expert who knows this market. #SouthwestVirginiaRealEstate #RoanokeRealEstate #SalemVAHomes #VintonVA #BedfordVARealEstate #VirginiaHousingMarket #RealEstateAdvice #InterestRates #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateRadio #ListWithDamon #AIandRealEstate ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Back to Real Estate Radio 00:37 – Will Home Prices Really Go Up Next Year? 01:07 – Should You Wait or Buy Now? 01:40 – The Real Math Behind Moving Up vs Waiting 02:30 – Interest Rates Explained (Without the Hype) 03:04 – Why Lowball Offers Hurt Buyers 03:47 – Real-Life Example: Buying at the Right Time 04:13 – Solar Farms & Property Values 04:48 – Consumer Sentiment vs Market Reality 05:30 – Why 2–3% Rates Are Not Coming Back 06:19 – Renting vs Buying at 7% Interest 07:18 – AI’s Role in Real Estate Today 08:02 – “Human in the Loop” & AI Accuracy 08:40 – AI, Job Loss & Market Impact 10:37 – What’s Coming Next + Final Thoughts 📍 Serving Roanoke, Salem, New River Valley, Lynchburg, Lexington, and more across Southwest Virginia 🌎 Need help outside of Virginia? Damon has trusted agent partners across the U.S. – just reach out! STAY CONNECTED Website - https://www.damongettier.com Facebook -   / damongettierandassociates   IG - https://www.instagram.com/damongettie... X - https://x.com/DGARealtors LinkedIn -   / damon-gettier-and-associates   Buying a Central or Southwest Virginia Area home? http://www.damongettier.net/ Selling your Central or Southwest Virginia Area home? http://www.damongettier.com/list/sell/ Damon Gettier Damon Gettier & Associates 1611 E Main St Salem VA 24153 Office: (540) 278-1401 Damon@DamonGettier.com