When you start house hunting, it’s really easy to build a mental checklist of your perfect home.The gorgeous kitchen.The big backyard.The extra bedroom.The home office.The three-car garage.The
Still Waiting for 3% Interest Rates? Let’s Chat.
Dated: June 24 2025
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If you’re sitting on the sidelines waiting for interest rates to magically drop back to 3%, you’re definitely not alone. I get it—3% was dreamy. Like, unicorns and avocado-toast-for-everyone dreamy. Who wouldn’t want a smaller monthly payment and a Pinterest-worthy home to go with it?
But here’s the honest truth: those ultra-low rates? They weren’t normal. They were a product of a global shutdown, emergency-level Fed moves, and a whole lot of economic weirdness we’d all rather forget. (Remember when toilet paper was a hot commodity? Yeah… that era.)
And even if we ever saw 3% again (which is a very big if), guess what? Buyers would come rushing back like it’s Black Friday at Target. Suddenly, you’re not just house-hunting—you’re in full-on survival mode. Bidding wars, skyrocketing prices, shrinking inventory. It would be the Wild West out there all over again. Yee-haw.
So here’s a radical idea: stop waiting for perfect. It doesn’t exist.
What you can do is focus on what’s actually in your control:
- 💰 Know your budget
- ✅ Get pre-approved
- 🏡 Find a home that works for your real life (not just your vision board)
- 🤝 Work with an agent (hi 👋) who can help you make smart, strategic moves
Because here’s the thing—waiting for the stars to align might just cost you more in the long run. More money, more stress, and yep… more time spent scrolling listings at 11 p.m. with a face mask on.
If you’re curious what buying a home actually looks like in today’s market—with your goals, your timeline, and your real numbers—let’s talk. No pressure, no crystal ball predictions. Just solid advice to help you move forward with confidence.
Let’s find your “right now” home. You might be surprised by what’s possible.
Deanna Brumbaugh
Deanna has been in the real estate industry since 2009 when she began her career as an assistant to another agent while she finished up her B.A. in English Literature at the University of Minnesota. E....
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