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Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down

April 18, 2024 by Ellen Kirchdoerfer

If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be asking yourself, “Should I wait for mortgage rates to come down before I move?” Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you.

Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?

There’s a longstanding relationship between mortgage rates and buyer demand in the housing market. Typically, the higher rates are, the buyer demand will be lower. That’s because some people who want to move will be hesitant to take on a higher mortgage rate for their next home. So, they decide to wait it out and put their plans on hold.

But when rates start to come down, things change. It goes from limited or weak demand to good or strong demand. That’s because a big portion of the buyers who sat on the sidelines when rates were higher are going to jump back in and make their moves happen. The graph below helps give you a visual of how this relationship works and where we are today:

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As Lisa Sturtevant, Chief Economist for Bright MLS, explains:

“The higher rates we’re seeing now [are likely] going to lead more prospective buyers to sit out the market and wait for rates to come down.”

Why You Might Not Want To Wait

If you’re asking yourself, “What does this mean for my move?” Here’s the golden nugget. According to experts, mortgage rates are still projected to come down this year, just a bit later than they originally thought. 

When rates come down, more people are going to get back into the market. And that means you’ll have a lot more competition from other buyers when you go to purchase your next home. That may make your move more stressful if you wait because greater demand could lead to an increase in multiple offer scenarios and prices rising faster.

But if you’re ready and able to sell now, it may be worth it to get ahead of that. You have the chance to move before the competition increases.

Bottom Line

If you’re thinking about whether you should wait for rates to come down before you move, don’t forget to factor in buyer demand. Once rates decline, competition will go up even more. If you want to get ahead of that and sell now, let’s chat.

Resources

More resources for your homeownership journey:

  • How Much Do You Need To Save For a Downpayment
  • 5 Outdoor Projects to Boost Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home
  • 9 Home Buyer Tips
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I am passionate about the real estate industry because feel everyone should have a safe place to call "HOME." Backed by the market leaders and reputation of Edge Realty, I will provide the best service possible.

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