Karlton Uhm, NMLS 186188 Mortgage Advisor

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

Wishing you a night full of great costumes, good company, and the candy you “bought for the kids.” We know how that goes. 😂🍫

What candy are you sneaking from the bowl tonight? Drop your favorite below! 👇



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10/31/2026

From haunted house to dream house! 👻🏡🎃

Finding your dream home doesn't have to be scary! Whether you're buying your first home or making your next move, I'm here to help make the homebuying process a little less spooky and a lot more exciting!

Wishing you a Happy Halloween filled with more treats than tricks! 🍬✨



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10/30/2026

🎃 Trick or Treat? What’s Haunting the Housing Market This Halloween? 👻🏡

The Fed is holding steady, inflation is still lurking, and homebuyers are wondering if there’s a treat waiting in today’s market!

Here’s what’s brewing this week:

🏦 The Fed holds steady! No rate hike this week, but inflation remains stubborn at 3.6%.

🏡 New home prices dip! Median prices fell nearly 4%, but there’s more to the story than meets the eye.

📈 Home values keep rising! National prices are up 2.1% year over year.

💪 The economy shows strength! Third-quarter growth reached 3.4%.

💡 My takeaway: Don’t let scary headlines haunt your homeownership dreams! The right strategy can uncover opportunities in any market.

🎥 Watch this week’s Halloween edition of my market update for the full scoop!

Thinking about buying, moving up, or refinancing? Let’s talk!

👻 No tricks. Just clarity.

🏡 Your Path to Homeownership Simplified.

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10/30/2026

🏡 What if ONE extra mortgage payment a year could save you thousands in interest? 💰

Sounds too simple? Here’s why it can work!

Most homeowners focus on making their monthly mortgage payment. But what if you could pay off your mortgage faster without refinancing?

💡 Here’s the strategy:

✅ Make one additional principal payment each year.

✅ Spread that extra payment across 12 months to make it more manageable.

✅ Consider biweekly payments, but make sure your lender applies them correctly and doesn’t charge unnecessary fees.

📉 Why does it matter?

Extra principal payments reduce your loan balance faster, potentially saving thousands in interest and shaving years off your mortgage.

But here’s the catch: Your actual savings depend on your interest rate, loan balance, and remaining term.

My question for homeowners:

🤔 Would you rather use extra cash to pay off your mortgage faster or invest it elsewhere?

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Want to see how one extra payment could impact YOUR mortgage? Message me. I’ll help you run the numbers!

No pressure. Just clarity.

🏡 Your Path to Homeownership Simplified.

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10/30/2026

🎃 A Few Tricks, Some Treats, and New Opportunities in Real Estate!

As October wraps up, the housing market offers buyers and sellers plenty to consider!

📉 Mortgage rates ease! Some welcome relief after weeks of higher borrowing costs.

🏡 Home prices keep climbing. National home price growth is accelerating, even with elevated mortgage rates.

🏦 The Fed holds steady. No rate change this week, but December could bring another move.

📍 Local markets tell different stories! Limited inventory in Bloomingdale and Westmont continues to benefit sellers, while longer selling times in Lafayette and Wichita may give buyers more negotiating power.

💡 My takeaway: Lower mortgage rates are encouraging, but waiting for the perfect market could mean missing today's opportunities.

The key isn't timing the market perfectly. It's understanding your options and making the right move for your situation.

👇 Check out this week's newsletter for the latest national headlines and local market insights!

Questions about buying, selling, or refinancing? Let's connect!

No pressure. Just clarity.

National news and local views for the week ending Friday, October 30, 2026 Happy Friday, and Happy Halloween weekend! 🎃 As October comes to a close, the housing market has its own tricks and treats! The good news? Mortgage rates are finally easing, giving homebuyers a little breathing room. Meanw...

10/26/2026

Love the home, but not everything about it? Renovation financing could help.

A HomeStyle® Renovation Loan can allow you to finance the home + eligible renovations together with one mortgage and one closing.

Think:
🔨 Kitchen updates
🛁 Bathroom renovations
🏠 Roofing & exteriors
✨ Flooring
➕ Additions
🌴 Outdoor living spaces & more

Whether you’re buying a fixer-upper or updating the home you already own, there may be a way to finance the changes you’ve been envisioning.

Ready to explore your options? Send me a message to learn more!
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10/23/2026

🤠 Greetings from Frisco, Texas!

I'm attending the AREAA National Convention this week, connecting with real estate professionals nationwide and bringing home fresh insights for buyers, sellers, and Realtors!

🏡 This week's housing market highlights:

📈 Inventory is Inventorycomeback! National housing inventory is now just 5% below pre-pandemic levels, but Illinois remains 60% below.

📉 Mortgage rates ease! The average 30-year fixed rate dipped to 7.32%, with the Federal Reserve's next decision coming October 28.

🏗️ Builder confidence drops! Rising borrowing costs have pushed confidence to its lowest level in 14 years.

📍 Local Market Spotlight: From Frisco, TX, to Aurora and Bloomingdale, IL, and Overland Park, KS, housing conditions tell very different stories.

💡 My takeaway: Real estate is local, and understanding inventory and financing options can help you make smarter decisions.

👇 Check out my latest newsletter for the full breakdown!

Greetings from Frisco, Texas! 🤠 I'm attending the AREAA National Convention this week, connecting with real estate professionals nationwide, exchanging ideas, and exploring new ways to serve homebuyers and our Realtor partners better. Meanwhile, the housing market continues to evolve.

10/22/2026

Southwest chose 5:15 a.m. I chose survival. Then Texas. 🤠✈️

A canceled flight, a last-minute airport scramble, and a $10 shuttle assist. Somehow, I made it to Gate B1 just in time.

Unfortunately, Elaine missed the flight because I couldn’t pick her up. Our travel plans definitely needed a redo.

But I made it to Frisco for the AREAA National Convention, caught up with my roomie, and headed out for a cowboy hat and In-N-Out. Priorities. 🍔

Sent Brigette a “Beautiful day” photo. Her response deserves its own highlight reel. 😂

Day 1 is already a story. Follow along for the connections, convention moments, and hopefully fewer sprints.

What’s your closest airport call? 👇

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10/16/2026

🏡 Inflation Is Heating Up, But Homebuyers May Be Gaining an Advantage!

Inflation came in hotter than expected; the Federal Reserve faces another big decision, and mortgage rates remain sensitive to economic news.

But there’s some encouraging news for homebuyers! 📈

✅ Existing home sales increased 1.5% in September, ending a three-month decline.

✅ Housing inventory continues to grow, giving buyers more choices and potentially greater negotiating power.

✅ Consumer spending remains positive, although higher gas prices contributed to September’s increase.

💡 My takeaway: While inflation and interest rates continue to create uncertainty, today’s housing market may offer opportunities for financially prepared buyers.

Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, or considering refinancing, the key is having a strategy that fits your goals.

🎥 Watch this week’s market update to learn what’s happening and what it could mean for your next move.

📲 Have questions? Let’s connect!

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