Jennifer Puma Lebron - Key Realty Central Ohio

11/06/2026

What if you could make your house more attractive to buyers without lowering your asking price?

With 43% of sellers cutting prices right now, according to HousingWire, it's a question worth asking – especially because there's another way to give buyers what they really want: a lower monthly payment.

It's called a mortgage rate buydown. And the difference can be pretty remarkable.
Here's an example.

Let's say you're willing to offer a buyer $10,000 to help get your house sold.

A $10,000 price reduction could save that buyer about $70 a month.

But putting that same $10,000 toward a temporary mortgage rate buydown could save them roughly $500 a month in the first year.

Same amount from you. A much bigger impact on their immediate budget.

Now, those savings won't last forever with a temporary buydown. But for the right buyer, that upfront relief could be exactly what makes your house stand out.

Thinking about selling? Send me a message. Let's explore which incentives could attract buyers while protecting your bottom line.

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614-208-5350

11/06/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 11754 National Road SE, Thornville.
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Listed By: Anthony Bonham Pope
Brokered by: Key Realty

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 11754 National Road Se, Thornville, OH 43076, 2304 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $749,900, MLS ID 226041881

11/06/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 160 Neal Road , Saint Paris.
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Listed By: Hannah Smith
Brokered by: Key Realty

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 160 Neal Road , Saint Paris, OH 43072, 1696 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $574,900, MLS ID 226042100

11/05/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 1017 Goodwin Avenue, Lancaster.
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Listed By: Natalay Simakovskay
Brokered by: Key Realty

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 1017 Goodwin Avenue, Lancaster, OH 43130, 1631 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $269,900, MLS ID 226041976

11/05/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Winter Home Shopping
Winter home shopping doesn't look the same everywhere.
In one market, buyers may be dealing with snow-covered roofs and icy sidewalks. Somewhere warmer, winter might mean rain, cooler evenings, dormant landscaping, or simply fewer daylight hours for showings.
What the season does almost everywhere...

Winter can change what buyers notice during a home search. Know what to expect from shorter days, seasonal conditions, and holiday schedules.

11/05/2026

What Sellers Should Know About Listing During the Holiday Season
Putting a home on the market during the holidays can sound inconvenient at first.
There are decorations to put up, events on the calendar, people coming to visit, and perhaps travel plans already in place. Adding showings to that mix takes some planning.
Still, sellers don't always have the luxury...

Selling during the holidays comes with a different set of logistics. Plan ahead for showings, decorations, travel, and buyer schedules.

11/05/2026

Home Projects to Tackle Before the Holiday Season Gets Busy
The weeks leading into the holidays have a way of filling themselves.
A quiet weekend in early November can turn into shopping, school events, travel, houseguests, and a calendar that suddenly has very little empty space. That's one reason some home projects are better handled before the season gets...

A few home projects are easier to handle before the holiday calendar fills up. Focus on practical jobs that make the busy season run more smoothly.

11/05/2026

The term “silver tsunami” makes it sound like a wave of houses is about to hit the market all at once. The research says otherwise.

According to Realtor.com, about 13.9 million homes owned by older Americans are expected to change hands by 2036. That's a big number. But it's spread across a decade, at roughly 1.3 to 1.5 million homes a year.

The pace is important. After the 2008 housing crash, builders spent years not building enough homes to keep up with demand, and the country still hasn't caught up. As longtime homeowners sell over time, their houses will help ease a shortage that's already there.

For buyers, that can mean more options. For sellers, it means there's no reason to put your plans on hold because of a trend that’s expected to play out over the next 10 years.

What matters more is what's happening in your area right now: how many homes are for sale nearby, what similar houses are selling for, and what buyers want.

Planning a move in the next year or so? Let's talk about what the local numbers mean for your house.

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614-208-5350

11/04/2026

Want to know what’s next for rates and prices? The forecasts are in.

And the outlook for the housing market in 2027 comes down to one word: steady.

The latest forecasts from Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Wells Fargo show mortgage rates holding fairly flat through 2027. No big drop expected. No big spike either.

Lenders agree. In a recent HousingWire survey, 70% of mortgage executives said they expect rates to be around 7.5% or higher six months from now.

Home prices are on a steady path too. On average, those same forecasts show national prices rising about 1% to 1.5% a year through 2027.

So what does that mean for you?

If you’re buying, slower price growth gives you a little more breathing room. And instead of waiting on a rate drop that may not come, you can focus on what you can control, like a monthly payment that feels comfortable today.

If you’re selling, your house should keep holding its value, which makes it easier to plan your move around your goals and timeline.

Just keep in mind, these are national numbers. What’s happening in your neighborhood could look different.

Curious what a move could look like at today’s rates and prices? Let’s run the numbers together.

KeyAgentLebron.com
614-208-5350

11/03/2026

The recent jump in mortgage rates cut about $22k from what a buyer with a $2,000 monthly budget can spend. But you can win most of that back at the negotiating table. More than 4 in 10 homes for sale have had a price cut. And the typical cut is about $18k on a median-priced home. That’s just a price cut alone. You may also be able to ask for repair credits, closing cost help, and more. Let’s find the homes where sellers may have some wiggle room and see what we can negotiate.

KeyAgentLebron.com
614-208-5350