Cassie Gilman-Real Estate Agent

09/17/2026

🏡 REAL ESTATE TIP | INTEREST RATES ARE UP

Mortgage rates have climbed again, and if you’re thinking about buying or selling, you may be wondering:

What does that actually mean for me?

For BUYERS:
Higher rates can mean a higher monthly payment and may change how much home you comfortably qualify for.

But that doesn’t automatically mean you should put your home search on hold.

✔️ Talk with a lender BEFORE you start shopping
✔️ Know your comfortable monthly payment, not just your maximum approval
✔️ Ask about different loan programs and available options
✔️ Shop lenders and compare rates and fees
✔️ Remember that less buyer competition can sometimes create more room for negotiation

For SELLERS:
Higher rates can affect your buyers, too.

When borrowing costs increase, some buyers may adjust their price range or become more selective. That makes pricing your home correctly from the beginning even more important.

The biggest tip?

👉 Don’t try to time the market perfectly.

Interest rates change. Home prices change. Inventory changes.

Your decision to buy or sell should be based on YOUR finances, YOUR needs and YOUR goals.

If buying or selling a home is on your radar, let’s talk about what today’s market could mean for you.

Cassie Gilman
Real Estate Agent
American Pride Realty

09/08/2026

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09/08/2026

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08/31/2026

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08/26/2026

DID YOUR PROPERTY COME OFF THE MARKET WITHOUT SELLING?

Maybe your home, land, farm or property was listed recently, but things just didn’t work out the way you hoped.

That doesn’t necessarily mean there’s something wrong with your property.

Sometimes it takes a fresh approach, stronger marketing and a new set of eyes to get your property in front of the right buyers.

As a Real Estate Agent with American Pride Realty, I combine real estate with my background in social media and digital marketing to help give properties exposure beyond simply putting a sign in the yard.

If your listing recently expired or you’ve taken your property off the market but selling is still part of your plan, I’d love to visit with you.

No pressure. Just a conversation about your property, your goals and what we might be able to do differently.

Cassie Gilman
Real Estate Agent | American Pride Realty
📱 918-257-0072