Buy now or wait until fall? Tips for homebuyers in 2026

Written by

in

As someone who helps clients make sense of the mortgage landscape every day, I know that deciding when to buy a home often comes down to timing and confidence in your choices. Right now, mortgage rates have reached a one-year high at 6.66%, with average home prices up 1.8% to $440,600 and housing inventory sitting at 4.6 months. For many, purchasing now means gaining the security of homeownership even as prices trend upward. On the other hand, waiting until fall could present opportunities for lower prices and less competition in the market. Whichever path you’re considering, clear information and a tailored approach can make all the difference in your home financing journey.

Continue to full article

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *