10/13/2026
Yesterday, we asked you what year you bought your first home and what your interest rate was. And WOW, did you deliver!
We saw everything from rates under 3% in 2021 to 6.5% in 1985 and 8% in 2000. Different decades, different markets, different circumstances. And every single one of those people found their way into homeownership.
Hereâs why we wanted to ask.
Thereâs a LOT of noise surrounding the housing market right now. Interest rates are too high. Home prices are too high. Wait until rates drop. Wait until prices come down.
But hereâs the thing⊠nobody knows exactly what the market will do next.
Rates could come down, but increased buyer demand could push home prices higher. Prices could soften, but that doesnât automatically mean your monthly payment will be more affordable.
And yes, buying a home today looks very different than it did 10, 20, or 30 years ago. We arenât ignoring that. Affordability matters, and we know itâs a real challenge for a lot of families.
But the housing market you hear about on the news isnât necessarily YOUR housing market.
Your income, your savings, your credit, your goals, your loan options, and what youâre comfortable spending each month all matter more than a headline.
There are still loan programs, down payment assistance opportunities, and financing strategies that can make homeownership possible. And sometimes the smartest move is buying now. Sometimes itâs making a plan to buy later.
Our job isnât to convince you that NOW is the time to buy. Itâs to help you figure out when the right time is for YOU.
Because you shouldnât have to predict the housing market to make a smart decision about your future.
And thatâs a conversation weâre always happy to have.
â Team Nikki Rogers