09/15/2026
Everyone keeps talking about mortgage rates. But smart real estate decisions aren’t made on rate alone.
Investors understand this: they’re not just watching the rate, they’re watching the opportunity.
And right now, buyers may have more leverage than they’ve had in years.
There were nearly 58% more sellers than buyers nationally in August, and the number of active sellers reached its highest level in six years.
More inventory + fewer competing buyers can mean more choices, less pressure and potentially more room to negotiate.
Does that mean every property is a great deal? Of course not. Real estate is local, and every transaction is different.
But smart real estate is about looking at the whole picture: the purchase price, negotiating power, seller concessions, long-term potential and, yes, the rate.
Rates can change. The opportunity to buy the right property at the right price may not.
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines because of rates, it may be time to take another look.
Don’t just ask, “What’s the rate?”
Ask, “Where’s the opportunity?”
📲 DM the LMG team and let’s run the numbers for YOUR situation.
