07/13/2026
For the first time since 2023, more Americans say they would rather BUY than RENT.
That’s a significant shift in consumer confidence and it tells us something important about today’s market.
For the past couple of years, many buyers have been waiting for the “perfect moment.”
✔️ Lower interest rates.
✔️ More economic certainty.
✔️ Better affordability.
But here’s the reality:
The “perfect time” may not arrive the way many people expect.
More buyers are realizing that putting their lives on hold while waiting for dramatically lower rates or a major market correction could end up costing them more than acting strategically today.
History has shown that when interest rates begin to decline:
📈 More buyers re-enter the market.
📈 Competition increases.
📈 Multiple offers become more common.
📈 Home prices often begin climbing again.
Waiting doesn’t always mean paying less, it can simply mean competing against more buyers for the same home.
Today’s market offers opportunities that many people overlook:
🏡 More inventory.
🤝 Greater negotiating power.
💰 Seller concessions.
📍 More choices than we’ve seen in quite some time.
Every buyer’s situation is different, which is why the best decision isn’t based on headlines, it’s based on your goals, your finances, and your timeline.
That’s where having the right guidance matters.
My team and I are passionate about helping buyers understand the market, separate fact from fiction, and build a strategy that works for their unique situation, not someone else’s.
📩 Thinking about buying, but not sure if now is the right time? Send us a DM. We’d be happy to have a conversation, answer your questions, and help you make a confident, informed decision.
