December 2023

Hi!

We hope this December finds you surrounded by the joy of family, the gift of friends, and the warmth of home! In this month's newsletter, topics include:

National Real Estate Forecasts 2024 (and beyond): Reliable sources from different segments of the real estate industry weigh in.
Holiday at Home & Around the Globe: Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other celebrations around the world, in Georgia, and near Atlanta.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Menus, recipes, and decor for the holiday you celebrate in your home.
Holiday Celebrations: Holiday movies, dining, gift ideas for all, best Chinese restaurants, First Day Hikes 2024, alternative ways to bring in the New Year, and more.

We want to pass along some holiday cheer and wish you and your family a happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas, a joyful Kwanzaa, and a Happy New Year! Many thanks for your friendship, support, and kindness this past year.

Jana & Catherine

National Real Estate Forecasts for 2024 and Beyond

Housing Experts, Polls, and Opinions

NORADA Real Estate Investments : 2024 National Housing Market Predictions

"Home prices will slow down but not drop in 2024. But there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the housing market in the United States will likely vary depending on location and other factors."

The Mortgage Reports : The Real Estate Forecast for the Next 5 Years

Experts in the real estate and mortgage industries were interviewed for this article on our current market, and their predictions on whether prices will drop, mortgage rates will come down, housing inventory will increase, a potential shift into a buyer's market, and the possibility of a market crash. Great reading!

Keeping Current Matters, a trusted agent resource, combines data from Fannie Mae, MBA, and NAR. Their 2024 predictions average to home sales increasing by 5.2% and prices increasing by 1.5%.

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