buying a home in massachusetts: Is waiting for ‘better rates’ in 2027 a smart move?
- 03/01/26 07:44 AM
Buying in 2026 instead of “waiting for better rates” in 2027 can be a smart move because experts expect only modest rate improvements from here while prices and competition in markets like Greater Boston remain under pressure from low inventory. Why “waiting for 2027” can backfireMany buyers imagine a big rate drop in 2027, but major forecasts show rates hovering near current levels, not collapsing back to pandemic lows. Several institutions project 30‑year fixed rates around the low‑6% range through 2026 and into 2027, with some expecting today’s sub‑6% levels to be close to the floor. That means the dream of dramatically … (2 comments)
Buying in 2026 instead of “waiting for better rates” in 2027 can be a smart move because experts expect only modest rate improvements from here while prices and competition in markets like Greater Boston remain under pressure from low inventory.
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