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I am a Mortgage Consultant with Prosperity Home Mortgage
NMLSR #1912130
PHM, LLC NMLSR #75164

Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Long & Foster Companies, is a full service mortgage banker that specializes in residential and refinance loans. Prosperity Home Mortgage offers a wide range of mortgage products, including fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, jumbo loans, construction loans and renovation financing. Our company is represented by more than 500 mortgage consultants throughout 48 jurisdictions including: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. NMLS ID #75164 (NMLS Consumer Access at http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/)

10/30/2026

📊 The Fed hit pause. The housing market didn’t.

With sellers outnumbering buyers, affordability challenges continuing, and seasonal opportunities beginning to emerge, the housing market is giving real estate professionals plenty to talk about.

🏡 This week’s Market Update explores the latest mortgage rate trends, economic developments, and shifting market dynamics that could shape the weeks ahead.

Because national headlines only tell part of the story. Understanding what’s happening locally is where opportunity begins. 📍

🔗 Catch up on this week’s insights:
https://www.phmloans.com/blog-article/market-update-october-30-2026
https://myoc.io/euZLp1zavA6/wHzTD

10/28/2026

Appraisal reports are getting a major update. 👀🏠

Beginning November 2, the industry moves to UAD 3.6 for new conventional appraisal reports submitted to UCDP. The redesigned report uses more structured, standardized property information, which may mean greater detail around:

📐 Square footage and measurements
🏡 ADUs, additions and converted spaces
🔨 Renovations, updates and property features
📸 Photos, condition and potential discrepancies

A longer report does not automatically mean something is wrong. The new format does not create property issues. It may simply make existing details more visible and consistent.

Sellers and real estate colleagues can help by sharing permits, plans, renovation history, accessory-unit information and any known differences between listing and public-record square footage as early as possible.

More detail. Fewer surprises. 💙

10/28/2026

Behind every emergency call are people ready to help.

This First Responders Day, we honor the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, and dispatchers who serve our communities with courage and compassion.

From all of us at Prosperity Home Mortgage, thank you for answering the call and helping keep our neighbors safe. 💙

10/27/2026

🏡 Your next chapter doesn't have to wait for your current home to sell!

Found the perfect next home but haven't sold your current one yet? You may have more options than you think. 🔑

With our Path to Prosperity financing solutions, qualified buyers may be able to purchase their next home without selling first—even making a non-contingent offer!

💡 Less pressure to time two transactions perfectly. More flexibility to make your next move.

Because on your Path to Prosperity, the right financing strategy can open doors you didn't know were possible.

NMLSR ID #1912130
Equal Housing Lender
©2026 Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. (877) 275-1762. 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22031.
All first mortgage products are provided by Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. Not all products are available in all areas. Not all borrowers will qualify. NMLS ID #75164 (For licensing information go to: NMLS Consumer Access at http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/).

10/26/2026

The mortgage rate is one number. The opportunity depends on the whole picture. 🏡

Small investors accounted for approximately 14.5% of home purchases in August, up from 13.6% a year earlier—even as higher rates remained part of the equation.

For someone considering a rental property, local demand, purchase price, ongoing expenses, and financing all deserve a closer look. Those details can vary from one neighborhood to the next.

That’s where local perspective matters. We're here to help you explore financing options alongside the market insights your real estate agent brings to the table.

Considering your first investment property or your next one? Let’s talk through the numbers and how they fit your long-term goals.

NMLSR ID #1912130
Equal Housing Lender
©2026 Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. (877) 275-1762. 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22031.
All first mortgage products are provided by Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. Not all products are available in all areas. Not all borrowers will qualify. NMLS ID #75164 (For licensing information go to: NMLS Consumer Access at http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/).

10/23/2026

A little more breathing room in your pocket during year one? That’s the idea behind Rate Relief+. We provide the lender subsidy for an eligible 1-0 temporary buydown, lowering your interest rate by one percentage point—and your monthly payment—during the first year.

Want to see how it could fit your plans? Contact us. Available on eligible fixed-rate purchase loans. Eligibility and program requirements apply. A buydown may not be right for every borrower.

NMLSR ID #1912130
Equal Housing Lender
©2026 Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. (877) 275-1762. 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22031.
All first mortgage products are provided by Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. Not all products are available in all areas. Not all borrowers will qualify. NMLS ID #75164 (For licensing information go to: NMLS Consumer Access at http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/).

10/21/2026

Great Scott! If your house hunt took you back to 1985, you’d find smaller price tags, double-digit mortgage rates, and no saved searches on your phone. ⚡🏡

Today, we can tour homes from the couch and upload mortgage documents without firing up a fax machine. Still waiting on those flying cars, though.

But lower rates than the ’80s don’t automatically mean a lighter monthly payment. Home prices, income, down payment, taxes and insurance all help shape what fits your budget.

Every decade has its homebuying challenges. The goal is to build a plan for the market—and the life—you’re in!

Connect with us to explore your options. No DeLorean required.

NMLSR ID #1912130
Equal Housing Lender
©2026 Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. (877) 275-1762. 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22031.
All first mortgage products are provided by Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. Not all products are available in all areas. Not all borrowers will qualify. NMLS ID #75164 (For licensing information go to: NMLS Consumer Access at http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/).

10/20/2026

📊 Confidence may be cooling, but opportunity isn't disappearing.

The September REALTORS® Confidence Index shows softer buyer and seller expectations, but first-time buyers still accounted for 31% of transactions, and homes received an average of 2.2 offers.

🏡 Median home price: $417,500
👥 First-time buyers: 31% of transactions
📈 16% of homes sold above list price
⏳ Median days on market: 33

💡 For real estate professionals, a more measured market creates opportunities for thoughtful pricing, stronger negotiations, and well-prepared buyers.

Because a competitive edge isn't just about moving fast. It's about having the right strategy and a partner who's Relentless in Service.

What shifts are you seeing in your local market?

NMLSR ID #1912130
Equal Housing Lender
©2026 Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. (877) 275-1762. 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22031.
All first mortgage products are provided by Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. Not all products are available in all areas. Not all borrowers will qualify. NMLS ID #75164 (For licensing information go to: NMLS Consumer Access at http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/).

10/19/2026

More sellers. Fewer buyers. More room to negotiate? 🏡

Redfin estimates that home sellers outnumbered buyers by nearly 63% nationwide in September—the largest gap in its records dating to 2013. For buyers ready to move, that could mean more choices and greater negotiating power.

But real estate is local. Competition can look very different from one market to the next, and affordability still matters.

Let’s look at your financing options and work alongside your real estate agent to build a plan that fits your path to homeownership.

NMLSR ID #1912130
Equal Housing Lender
©2026 Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. (877) 275-1762. 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22031.
All first mortgage products are provided by Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. Not all products are available in all areas. Not all borrowers will qualify. NMLS ID #75164 (For licensing information go to: NMLS Consumer Access at http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/).

10/16/2026

Some words deserve more than a dictionary definition. 🏡📖

Home might mean coffee on the porch, a kitchen full of people, or finally having a space that feels like you.

This , tell us: What’s your definition of home?

And if mortgage terms have you reaching for a dictionary, We're here to help translate. 😉

NMLSR ID #1912130
Equal Housing Lender
©2026 Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. (877) 275-1762. 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22031.
All first mortgage products are provided by Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. Not all products are available in all areas. Not all borrowers will qualify. NMLS ID #75164 (For licensing information go to: NMLS Consumer Access at http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/).

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