Homebuyer Update

Don’t Let Rate Noise Decide for You


 

Mortgage rates have been more volatile lately. That’s getting attention—but it’s not the most important shift happening right now.

 

 Inventory Growth Is Slowing: Homes are still coming to market, but not at the pace we saw earlier. As we move toward spring, slower inventory growth often leads to more competition, even if rates don’t improve.

 

 Calmer Rates Often Mean Busier Markets: By the time rate headlines settle down, more buyers tend to step back in. That’s usually when negotiating leverage fades.

 

 The Smarter Move: This market favors buyers who stay prepared, not those waiting for perfect conditions. Having a plan—and being ready when the right home appears—matters more than guessing where rates go next.

 

If you want to talk through your options or get positioned, let’s map it out.

 

Happy house hunting.