08/31/2026
🏡 Housing Market Snapshot
Mortgage rates are hovering near 6.8%, and inflation remains a major focus for the Fed. While rates may stay volatile, growing inventory is giving some buyers more negotiating power.
Home prices are still rising modestly nationwide, so waiting for perfect conditions may not always pay off.
The best move? Focus on finding the right home and a monthly payment that fits your life—not perfectly timing the market.
Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s talk about what these trends mean in our local market.
Tony Tramontozzi