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 Announcement

00:30 Holiday Plans and Special Episodes

02:11 Year-End Real Estate Review

03:16 Christmas Movie Discussion

05:45 Harold's Bottom Five Christmas Movies

16:20 Harold's Top Five Christmas Movies

24:14 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Discussion

25:44 Honorable Mentions and Controversial Picks

28:20 Personal Christmas Stories and Traditions

30:29 Real Estate Market Overview for 2025

31:39 Smith County Real Estate Statistics

35:57 Real Estate Market Predictions for 2026

47:01 Interest Rates and Their Impact

50:38 Challenges in the Real Estate Market

56:19 Conclusion and Future Plans