05/27/2026
🏡 Waiting for rates to “drop” might actually cost you more in the long run.
Here’s the reality most buyers are starting to realize… when rates fall, competition rises. That usually means:
• More bidding wars
• Higher home prices
• Less negotiating power
• More buyers fighting for the same homes
But buying now? You may have opportunities buyers didn’t have a year ago:
✔ Seller concessions
✔ Price reductions
✔ Negotiating power
✔ Less competition
And remember… you can refinance a rate later.
You can’t refinance the price you overpaid for a home. 👀
If you’ve been sitting on the fence wondering whether now is the right time to buy, let’s run the numbers and create a game plan that actually makes sense for YOU.
📲 Message me “GAME PLAN” and I’ll break down what buying could realistically look like in today’s market.
Ryan Rutledge
Mortgage Loan Originator
All Western Mortgage
NMLS #2701026
918.533.8080