10/14/2026
🏡 Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop? Here's Something to Consider.
According to a recent article shared by NAR REALTOR® News, mortgage rates may remain elevated well into 2027. The Mortgage Bankers Association forecasts rates could average 7.3% toward the end of 2026 and stay above 7% throughout 2027.
What does this mean for buyers and sellers?
The real estate market continues to change, but one thing remains important: making decisions based on your personal goals, financial comfort, and long-term plans rather than trying to perfectly time the market.
Whether you're considering purchasing your first home, investing in a Lake Martin property, or selling your current home, understanding today's market is essential.
The right time to buy or sell is when the decision makes sense for YOU.
I'd love to help you navigate your real estate options here at Lake Martin.
Make my home, your home.
Sam Spurlin | REMAX Around the Lake
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Curated by Smartbrief. Home buyers may need to prepare for higher borrowing costs sticking around. Thirty-year mortgage rates are projected to average 7.3% in late 2026 and remain above 7% throughout 2027,
