11/05/2026
We're not going to pretend this is an easy month to buy a house. It isn't.
Rates are higher than they were a year ago. Fewer people are applying. A lot of folks who'd like to move are staying put because the loan they have is cheaper than the loan they'd get. We see it every day, and you probably feel it.
So here's what we're actually saying to people who call us right now:
1. Rates are where they are, and they may stay in this range for a while. Nobody knows the next move, including the people who sound sure.
2. The payment matters more than the rate. A rate is a headline. A payment is your life for the next few years. We'd rather talk about that.
3. If you're not buying yet, use this stretch. Pull your credit, clean up what you can, save what you can, and get Pre-Qualified so there are no surprises later. The quiet months are when the prep happens.
4. If you are buying, you have something buyers haven't had in years: room. Fewer offers, more time to think, sellers who need to sell.
No pitch. We'll be here when the numbers make sense for you, and we'll tell you honestly if they don't yet.
If you want to know where you stand today, visit https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/joanna-jacobs