06/08/2026
🏡 Waiting for 3% mortgage rates? You may be waiting a very long time.
The 2%–3% rates we experienced in 2020 and 2021 were a historic anomaly, not the norm. In fact, if you look at mortgage rate history over the past 40+ years, today's rates are much closer to long-term averages than many people realize.
Here's what many buyers forget:
✅ You can refinance a mortgage rate.
❌ You can't refinance the purchase price.
While you're waiting for rates to drop, home prices may continue to rise, reducing affordability and costing you equity-building opportunities.
Instead of asking:
"Will rates ever get back to 3%?"
Ask:
"Does buying now help me achieve my goals, and can I comfortably afford the payment?"
Every buyer's situation is different. Sometimes waiting makes sense. Sometimes it doesn't.
The best strategy is to look at the numbers and make an informed decision based on your goals—not headlines.
🍓 Marry the house. Date the rate.
If you'd like to see what today's market means for your specific situation, let's connect.
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Heather Berry
Mortgage Coach | NMLS #2299252
LoKation Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #1156346