Real Estate Right Now Podcast

7% and Rising: Why This 'Scary' Number Might Be the Smartest Time to Buy

Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%, but a higher rate doesn't tell the whole story for today's buyers. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Jay talks with Paul Fitts, Senior Lending Officer with Advantage Lending, about mortgage rates, buyer competition, seller concessions, affordability, and why today's market may offer opportunities that aren't obvious from the headline rate alone.

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