06/15/2026
We’ve spent the last few years obsessing over mortgage rates—but are we asking the right question?
Would you rather have a lower rate in a market with almost no options… or a slightly higher rate with more inventory, more leverage, and a better chance of finding the right home?
Rates matter—no doubt. But they’re just one piece of the puzzle.
The real goal of homeownership isn’t securing the lowest rate—it’s finding a home that fits your life, your family, and your future. And unlike rates, the home you choose shapes your day-to-day life for years to come.
As inventory improves, buyers are gaining something we haven’t seen in a while: choice.
That optionality has real value.
Curious how to think through the trade-offs? Take a look at this article below. 👇
← Jun 08 Monday, June 08, 2026 Latest → 08 Monday June 2026 6 min readVieauxPoint: June 8, 2026 BV Brian Vieaux LinkedIn X Email Link Recently, I have found myself wrestling with a question that appears deceptively simple on the surface but becomes increasingly complex the more thought I give it...