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Realty Times - Mortgage Rates Drop Near 3-Year Low, Opening Door For Homebuyers—But Few Are Walking Through A homebuyer on a $3,000 budget has gained $26,000 since last year as mortgage rates drop to the low-6% range. But pending home sales are still slipping. Lower mortgage rates are curbing growth in monthly housing payments. The typical U.S. monthly payment is $2,556, up 0.6% year over year, the smalle...

🏡 Should You Buy Now or Wait? 🤔
Everyone’s asking it — and the truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But here’s what smart buyers are doing in today’s market 👇

✅ Reasons to Buy Now:

More negotiating power (sellers are making deals!)

More homes to choose from

You can always refinance later

Build equity instead of paying rent

Lock in prices before they rise again

⚠️ Reasons to Wait:

You’re not financially ready

You’re planning a short stay

You need to build credit or save more

📊 Market Reality:
“Waiting for the perfect rate may cost more in price, rent, and missed equity.”

Thinking about buying but not sure if the timing’s right?
Let’s chat — I’ll help you figure out what makes the most sense for you.

📩 Message me today for a no-pressure consultation and current local market insights.

October Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe

Realty Times - October Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe Hello, October! Hello, falling leaves and cooler weather and pumpkin spice everything. We’re soooooo ready for you. And, just to prove it, we’re focusing on some home maintenance issues to keep your home looking and working great, but also to help keep your family safe. Examine your outdoor ligh...

Realty Times - Buyers, Take Note: Mortgage Rates Are Falling, Home-Price Growth Is Cooling and Supply Is Outpacing Demand House hunters got some relief this week as the daily average mortgage rate dropped to its lowest level in nearly a year after a softer-than-expected jobs report. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. A homebuyer on a $3,000 monthly budget can af...