Wednesday, January 25, 2023

2023 South Carolina + Georgia Real Estate Predictions


How did 2022 turn out in real estate mortgage and construction? One year ago, we asked a local loan officer, Josh Booth at Security Federal, what his predictions of the 2022 market were???? We also had predictions from Carraway Builders. Were they right??? To get the full details of his predictions make sure to go back and check out that video! https://youtu.be/uN_HBfjs6LM 

Let’s welcome back Josh Booth of Security Federal. How close was Josh… Do you dare come in? Josh predicted that the interest rates would continue to rise in 2022.

Did they? Interest rates did rise throughout 2022. Interest rates currently at the end of 2022 for a fixed 30-year mortgage is 6.51% nationally. Insider info…What Josh did predict (which was not on video) how high they would jump up but he told us he thought 5, maybe… 6%. Please note in fall of 2022 at one point they popped up to 7+%. Josh's last prediction was hot off the press at that time. Josh said second home mortgage terms would be different and interest rates would be higher.

Second home mortgages had an increase in interest rates as well!  Second home mortgage rates can be 0.5-1% higher! I give him 2.5 out 3 predictions since he did not predict the spike of 7%; where is your crystal ball, Josh?

Now… how did Anthony Carraway of Carraway Builders do with his prediction.  Let’s welcome back Stephanie Carraway an Aiken Homes Team member who is an awesome buyer’s agent specialist and has a strong background in construction.

Let’s listen to last year’s prediction https://youtu.be/uN_HBfjs6LM 

Anthony got it exactly right! Stephanie so what does Anthony predict for new construction or remodeling for 2023?

In the early part of 2023 I think building prices will start to stabilize in the custom home market as material prices begin to level out. However, the current price point will be maintained with Builders continuing to hunt for skilled labor to fill shortages over the next year.

That’s an interesting point about finding skilled labor. Any other predictions? I think the first quarter of the year we will see customers that were waiting on more stability in the market make plans to start custom projects or turn to competitive resales hitting the market. This will most likely support the market returning to normal levels by the end of the year.   

Wow what great information and pretty much spot on what happened in 2022. We have an awesome team and great resources to help our buyer and seller clients make the smart decisions.

To stay up with what’s going on… Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, hit the bell for more videos throughout the year and like our page; this is valuable info.

Even though the real estate market is everchanging there is no better time to invest in yourself and your dreams. If owning or building a home is a goal for 2023, we would love to be your real estate team that guides you through the real estate maze.

It’s a big decision, we know. We’re here to help! It's your home, your lifestyle, and we want to be your real estate team.

Brandi Cook + Vikki Crossland

Meybohm Real Estate


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