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In this video, I'll do the math to show you why waiting could be a COSTLY mistake! Plus, find out why home prices keep climbing in the Phoenix area despite rising interest rates. Knowledge is power ... LIKE and SHARE this video with anyone you know who wants the scoop on the Phoenix area real estate market.
Cindy Nelson is an Arizona native and REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group and serves the Phoenix Metro area and the White Mountain region. She subscribes to the Cromford Market Report and is an active Trusted Advisor University member.
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For Buyers:
When first-time home buyers talk to their parents or grandparents about today's mortgage rates, they may get a response similar to, "I purchased my first home in the 80's at [insert range of 10%-18% interest here]." In fact, some carry their high mortgage rate like a badge of honor because it turned out to be a great decision, despite the uncertainties of their time. In their 20s and early 30s, Baby Boomers endured 4 recessions, 4 rounds of high unemployment, and erratic mortgage rates that started from a low of 7% and rose to a peak of 18%. However, those who got in the game where they could, with a long term mindset, were rewarded and are looked upon as "lucky" to have gotten in when they did.
Flash forward to 2023. While admittedly there is a large swath of buyers priced out of purchasing a home du...
Not a lot of changes are happening in the housing market right now. It's as if both buyers and sellers are in a holding pattern awaiting a sign before making a move. Conventional mortgage rates have held steady in the high 6% and low 7% range for nearly 3 months now with little signs of a decline yet, keeping contract activity restricted since the 4th of July and overall demand 22% below normal for this time of year.
The continuous drop in supply we've been experiencing since October has slowed and flattened out over the past 6 weeks as well, but still 52% below normal for the past month and 39% below last year's supply count. The ratio between supply and demand is keeping Greater Phoenix in a seller's market, but it's mild compared to the last 3 years. This indicates an upward pressure on price, but more subdued. Betwee...