08/29/2026
We could’ve made this post sound more upbeat than it is. We didn’t. Rates are elevated, and for a lot of buyers that’s a real strain, not just a headline. But “harder” isn’t the same as “impossible,” and there’s more room to negotiate right now than there’s been in years.
If you’re trying to figure out where you actually stand, drop a comment or send us a message. We’ll give you real numbers, not a sales pitch.
Brandon Gates, DRE 01970858 · Lindsey Gates, DRE 01979939 · The Gates Team at Compass