08/20/2026
Some encouraging economic news came out this week and it is worth understanding what it means for real estate right now.
Both consumer and wholesale inflation showed signs of cooling this week. Here is why that matters. Lower inflation can reduce pressure on the bond market and help create a more favorable environment for mortgage rates over time. Rates are also influenced by employment data, Federal Reserve expectations, and other economic developments so no single data point tells the whole story. But cooling inflation is a constructive signal worth paying attention to.
At the same time buyers in many markets have more negotiating power than they realize right now.
More homes are available than we have seen in years. Some sellers are actively reducing their prices. And buyers may be able to negotiate closing cost assistance or a temporary rate buydown that meaningfully changes the payment picture without waiting for rates to move on their own.
The takeaway is not to wait for the perfect rate or try to time the market. It is to understand the real opportunities that exist right now and position yourself to take advantage of them.
If you stepped away from the market at some point this year this may be a good time to reconnect, update your numbers, and see what may actually be possible for you today.
Reach out and let's take a fresh look at where things stand.
