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Marry The Home! Date The Rate!!

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX 1999033519

Buyers, don't let interest rates keep you from buying a home. Home prices will always keep rising. Ever hear the old saying is "Marry the home - date the rate".

I moved to Ozark in the 80's when interest rates were around 18%, purchased and assumed a VA mortgage at 15.875%, with $10,000 from the sale of my last home. Later, when interest rates went down, I refinanced, lowered the interest rate, kept the same payment and paid my home off in less than 30 years. Right now, buyers can purchase a home with interest rates at 7%.

While your waiting for interest rates to drop, prices will continue to rise. Buy now! There's no better investment than your home and family!

Dennis Neal
RE/MAX, Big Bear - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Wise advice, Kay Van Kampen! "Marry the home - date the rate" perfectly captures the essence of seizing the opportunity in the real estate market. Your personal experience adds a valuable perspective, emphasizing the long-term benefits of homeownership. A timely and encouraging message for potential buyers. 🏡📈

Nov 13, 2023 02:58 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

What goes up must come down and, in the meantime, buy that house as another one may not be there any time soon.

Nov 13, 2023 05:43 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Great advice no with dating the rate also date the furniture:)Endre

Nov 13, 2023 09:12 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kay. As one who had to date a rate close to 20% at a cost of 3 points upfront, I am open to dating but like you dropped the rate like a hot potato when an alternative presented itself. Enjoy your day.

Nov 14, 2023 04:25 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker
Great information, thanks for sharing.  I hope you have a great day.
Nov 14, 2023 05:12 AM