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10/28/2026

📈 Buyers are starting to stir again.

U.S. mortgage applications rose 3.4% last week — the first weekly increase in nearly eight weeks — as the average 30-year rate eased to 7.37%, down from 7.41% and its lowest in three weeks. Purchase applications were up 4% from the week before.

It doesn't mean the market has turned — applications are still 18% below a year ago. But after weeks of buyers sitting out, a little rate relief is bringing some back.

If you've been waiting on the sidelines in Warren, Troy, or Sterling Heights, this is the kind of shift worth watching. Message me and I'll walk you through what it means for your move.

— Zahed, ZS Realty
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🔒 The other half of the freeze: sellers are locked in.The Fed's latest numbers say about HALF of all U.S. mortgages stil...
10/27/2026

🔒 The other half of the freeze: sellers are locked in.

The Fed's latest numbers say about HALF of all U.S. mortgages still carry rates of 4% or lower. Nearly 80% are below 6%.

And owners aren't giving them up: 48% of homeowners with a below-average rate say they won't sell because of it — 61% of those sitting under 3%.

That's the lock-in effect. Buyers can't make the math work above 7%, and sellers can't afford to trade a 3–4% rate for one. So listings stay thin.

But if you need to sell anyway — job move, upsizing, downsizing — the math still works. Message me and we'll run your numbers.

— Zahed, ZS Realty
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📉 Fresh listings are drying up — and that's leverage for buyers.Redfin's latest weekly data (four weeks ending Oct 18): ...
10/26/2026

📉 Fresh listings are drying up — and that's leverage for buyers.

Redfin's latest weekly data (four weeks ending Oct 18): new listings fell 2.7% from a year ago, the lowest since July. Pending sales dropped 14.4% year over year to their lowest since 2021 records began.

But buyers still have room to negotiate: 21.7% of listings have had a price drop, and months of supply sits at 4.4 — near balanced territory.

Metro Detroit is still outpacing the nation: the median sale price here rose 6.9% year over year, tied for the second-biggest increase among the 50 largest metros.

Fewer new listings means less fresh competition — but the homes sitting on the market are negotiable. Message me and we'll find the right one at the right price.

— Zahed, ZS Realty
📞 248-730-3469 | 🌐 z-srealty.com

10/25/2026

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🧊 The housing market just hit a record freeze.NAR reports contract signings fell 7.3% in September to the lowest level s...
10/23/2026

🧊 The housing market just hit a record freeze.

NAR reports contract signings fell 7.3% in September to the lowest level since tracking began in 2001 — down 11.3% from a year ago. The Midwest dropped 6.5%.

Why: 30-year rates spent the fall above 7%, peaking at 7.40%. Buyers can't make the payment math work, and owners who locked in 3–4% rates aren't giving them up — so fewer homes are hitting the market, too.

The one bright spot: rates just eased to 7.32% this week, the first dip since August.

Buying or selling in a frozen market takes strategy, not guesswork. Message me and we'll run your numbers.

— Zahed, ZS Realty
📞 248-730-3469 | 🌐 z-srealty.com

🏠 What does 7.40% actually cost you?The 30-year fixed is holding at 7.40% — the highest since 2023. So what does that nu...
10/22/2026

🏠 What does 7.40% actually cost you?

The 30-year fixed is holding at 7.40% — the highest since 2023. So what does that number mean for your monthly payment? (principal & interest)

💰 $200K loan → ~$1,385/mo
💰 $250K loan → ~$1,731/mo
💰 $300K loan → ~$2,077/mo

Two things in buyers' favor right now: daily rates ticked down to ~7.37% today as Treasury yields pulled back, and pending home sales just hit a record low in September — less competition.

Plan for today's payment. Treat a future refinance as a bonus, not the plan.

— Zahed, ZS Realty
📞 248-730-3469 | 🌐 z-srealty.com

🏠 The climb is over — at least for now.The 30-year fixed held at 7.40% this week, ending seven straight weeks of increas...
10/21/2026

🏠 The climb is over — at least for now.

The 30-year fixed held at 7.40% this week, ending seven straight weeks of increases. Still near a three-year high, but it's the first real sign the worst of the climb may be behind us.

If you've been waiting on the sidelines, timing matters more than ever — let's talk strategy.

— Zahed, ZS Realty
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📊 Detroit is outrunning the nation — again.Metro Detroit's median sale price is up 9.4% from last year — the 2nd-fastest...
10/19/2026

📊 Detroit is outrunning the nation — again.

Metro Detroit's median sale price is up 9.4% from last year — the 2nd-fastest growth among America's 50 largest metros. Meanwhile, pending sales fell in ALL 50 metros for the first time in 3 years, and a record 22% of sellers nationally cut their asking price.

Takeaway: our market still has real strength — but buyers are getting pickier everywhere. Pricing it right from day one matters more than ever.

Thinking of a move on the east side? Message me.

— Zahed, ZS Realty
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🔑 Buyer tip: Don't judge a home by its paint color.Focus on what you can't easily change — layout, roof, windows, and lo...
10/16/2026

🔑 Buyer tip: Don't judge a home by its paint color.

Focus on what you can't easily change — layout, roof, windows, and location. Cosmetics are cheap. Structure isn't.

Want a second set of eyes on a home you're considering? Message me.

— Zahed, ZS Realty
📞 248-730-3469 | 🌐 z-srealty.com

🏷️ Seller tip: The first two weeks matter most.Homes priced right from day one get more showings, stronger offers, and s...
10/15/2026

🏷️ Seller tip: The first two weeks matter most.

Homes priced right from day one get more showings, stronger offers, and sell faster. Overpricing usually means price cuts later — and less in your pocket.

Curious what your home could sell for? Message me.

— Zahed, ZS Realty
📞 248-730-3469 | 🌐 z-srealty.com

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28157 Dequindre Road Suite 2A
Madison Heights, MI
48071

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