10/01/2026
Affordability can change even when there hasn’t been a dramatic move in the market.
That’s because home buying affordability is shaped by several moving parts. Purchase price, mortgage rates, income, existing debt and down payment can all affect how much someone may qualify to borrow and what their monthly housing costs could look like.
A smaller change in just one of those factors, or a few modest changes happening at the same time, can shift the affordability equation without a major headline-making event.
That’s why it helps to watch the math, not just the headlines. Even when the market feels relatively steady, your own buying position may have changed.
Wondering what today’s conditions could mean for you? Message me today to see how your qualifying picture may have shifted.