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05/30/2026

After a year or more of rates coming down, things have changed. And lately, mortgage rates have been climbing again.

And if that's made you wonder whether you should delay your move until they drop, you're not the only one.

The honest truth is that rates probably won't come down much until inflation cools off and some of the global uncertainty settles. And no one knows exactly when that'll be.

But what most headlines won't tell you is that rates aren't the only thing that affects affordability. Sure, they’re a big factor, but not all of the affordability news is bad.

Wages, home prices, and inventory are all trending in a direction that could still help make your move possible.

Want to know what that actually looks like for your situation? Drop a comment or send me a DM.

Because even though rates are higher, there are pockets of opportunity in any market, if you know where to look.

05/30/2026

The Truth About Affordability Today

Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Want to run the real numbers for your situation? Let's talk. Reach out and let's set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

05/29/2026

"We need to find something this month," a buyer told me during our first meeting.

A few weeks later, after looking at several homes, the conversation sounded completely different. Instead of asking how quickly they could close, they started asking how the home would fit their life five or ten years from now.

That's usually where better decisions begin.

When buyers stop treating the purchase like a race, they notice things they would've missed before. They pay more attention to future expenses, changing family needs, and whether the home will still make sense long after move-in day.

I've seen buyers walk away from homes they could afford because, after slowing down, they realized they were only solving a short-term problem.

The interesting part is that thinking long-term doesn't always lead to buying a different house. Sometimes it simply leads to buying the same house with far more confidence.

Hyacinth Elliott
hyacinth-elliottrealtor.com
[email protected]
(321) 557-3389

05/29/2026

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/28/2026

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, sometimes life changes before the market does.
A growing family.
An empty nest.
A new job.
Retirement.
Needing to be closer to loved ones.

Those are the real reasons 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to move, no matter the market. Because life doesn't wait for the timing to be perfect.

And if that’s where you are right now, you can still move. You may even have more options than you think. You just need someone who can help you find them.

05/27/2026

Tempted to price your house high just to see what happens? You should know, overpriced homes generally don’t sell right away, they sit. And that delay will cost you.

The longer a house is on the market without any offers, typically the lower the eventual sale price.

So, how do you know that right number to list at? You lean on a pro.

The best list price depends on your neighborhood, and what buyers are actually paying right now. That’s where I can help.

DM me and let’s talk about a realistic strategy that’ll get your house sold for as much as possible (and as quickly as possible). Because overpricing may actually leave money on the table.

05/26/2026

Price Cuts Get Bigger the Longer a House Sits Without Offers

Pricing your house high just to “see what happens” can cost you. Buyers today are quick to ignore overpriced homes. And the longer a house sits without any offers, the less it usually sells for. Want to know the right list price for your house to avoid this headache? Let’s chat.

05/26/2026

“We can just push this through, right?”—that came up on a call after a seller asked if we could price it slightly higher to “win fast.”

What usually happens in those situations is the deal starts bending to fit the timeline—buyers stretch budgets, sellers ignore early signals, and small compromises stack up quietly.

I’ve watched quick wins turn into price drops, renegotiations, or deals that fall apart a week before closing—one stat that sticks with me is how nearly 1 in 7 contracts nationwide don’t make it to closing (NAR), and rushed decisions tend to sit in that group more often.

So I don’t push for speed. When there’s no pressure, buyers read the numbers more honestly, sellers stay grounded on pricing, and decisions hold up a few months later.

It doesn’t always feel like momentum in the moment—but the deals that move at the right pace are the ones that actually make it across the finish line.

Hyacinth Elliott
hyacinth-elliottrealtor.com
[email protected]
(321) 557-3389

05/25/2026

“We were about to sign the listing agreement when I asked, ‘If this doesn’t sell in 30 days, what’s your next move?’—and they both went quiet.”

On paper, it looked ready—clean, priced near recent sales—but I’ve learned the decision isn’t about the house alone; it’s about how flexible the seller is once the market starts responding.

In this area, I’ve seen similar homes sit simply because the first two weeks didn’t bring the offers they expected, and no one had really talked through that possibility ahead of time.

So before I agree to list, I’m listening for how you think—not just about price, but about timing, adjustments, and how you’ll handle silence if it shows up.

Because listing a home isn’t the starting point most people think it is—it’s a commitment to how you’ll respond once the feedback isn’t what you hoped.

Hyacinth Elliott
hyacinth-elliottrealtor.com
[email protected]
(321) 557-3389

05/25/2026

You’ve probably heard of the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan. But do you know what it offers?

In a recent survey, 68% of Veterans didn’t know they may be able to buy a home with zero money down. 77% didn’t know PMI isn’t always required.

Many also have no idea they may be able to count their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) as income.

Any of those VA loan benefits could make homeownership more achievable than you realize.

If you’ve served (or know someone who has), get in touch with a trusted lender for more information on VA home loan options and what you may qualify for.