Ep 19 MARKET UPDATE and Christmas Movie Controversy

In this episode of Nathan Forman's East Texas Real Estate Podcast, Nathan and his co-host Harold Sadler discuss their favorite and least favorite Christmas movies, sparking some controversy with unexpected choices. Amidst the holiday movie banter, Nathan provides a comprehensive year-end real estate market update for Smith County, Texas, highlighting trends and statistics from 2025 and offering projections for early 2026. Harold also gives an update on current mortgage rates, and the duo reflect on the podcast's journey since its inception in July. The episode wraps up with gratitude for their listeners and a tease of exciting content planned for the new year.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Announcement00:30 Holiday Plans and Special Episodes02:11 Year-End Real Estate Review03:16 Christmas Movie Discussion05:45 Harold's Bottom Five Christmas Movies16:20 Harold's Top Five Christmas Movies24:14 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Discussion25:44 Honorable Mentions and Controversial Picks28:20 Personal Christmas Stories and Traditions30:29 Real Estate Market Overview for 202531:39 Smith County Real Estate Statistics35:57 Real Estate Market Predictions for 202647:01 Interest Rates and Their Impact50:38 Challenges in the Real Estate Market56:19 Conclusion and Future Plans