09/11/2026
"I'll wait until interest rates come down." I hear this a lot — so here's some perspective. In 1971, U.S. home prices averaged $25,200 with rates at 7.3%. Waiting for a 1% drop back then meant waiting 31 years. In that time, prices rose over 500%. Today's median home price is north of $400,000. Waiting isn't free — it has a cost, even if it's not the one you're watching. Thinking about your own timeline? Let's talk.
https://roberthoffmanhomes.com/2026/09/11/the-real-cost-of-waiting-for-lower-interest-rates/
History suggests waiting for interest rates to drop costs buyers far more in lost equity and appreciation than most expect.
