Interest rates are rising and it seems likely that they will continue to do so. Historically, rates are still not bad. But a jump from 2.5% to 6% is a big jump and it’s changing the housing market and the trends we are seeing.

With inflation still very high, we should expect to see these higher rates for a while. So, what are some of the things you need to really consider in this higher rate market?

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:44 – What are we seeing in the market?

2:32 – Are rates the major concern?

3:33 – Will the market volatility stabilize?

4:23 – The affordability of houses

6:25 – Refinance opportunities in the future

8:32 – Considering closing costs

10:05 – Adjusting the downpayment

12:02 – Buying a house is still a good investment

QUOTABLE MORTGAGE MOMENT: 

“There’s no guarantee that we’ll get a lower rate. But there’s a very high probability that rates will get better, it’s cyclical and the cycle of lower rates is very likely a little bit ahead of us.”