Waiting for lower mortgage rates does not automatically mean you will get a better deal. Your decision should consider the home’s price, your total monthly payment, available inventory, and how long you expect to own the property.

Higher rates can reduce purchasing power. However, a home that has been on the market longer may offer room to negotiate the purchase price, closing costs, or repairs.

What should buyers compare?

Before deciding to wait, ask your lender for a complete payment estimate that includes principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and any HOA dues. Then compare homes within that payment range.

Evaluate affordability using today’s financing terms. A future refinance may be possible, but it should not be necessary to make the purchase affordable.

What does this mean for Phoenix buyers?

Compare recent sales and current competition in the specific neighborhood you want. A national mortgage headline cannot tell you whether an individual home is priced well.

Your next step: Get a current lender quote and a neighborhood market comparison before deciding whether to buy or wait.

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