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Rates just hit 7.5%, but scared-off competition and panicked sellers have created one of the strongest buyer's markets in decades.
Headline rates at 7.5% are scaring buyers away, and that's exactly what's handing you leverage. You'll learn the affordability mixing board, 16 financial sliders beyond price and rate that you can adjust to build a better deal. You'll also see how a prepared buyer on a $425,000 home can negotiate the price down, use a $10,000 seller credit to buy the rate back to 6.75%, and keep $29,000 in cash with a low down payment loan. Then find out why the best deals are happening now, before competition returns in early 2027.
"What’s happening right before our eyes is a perfect storm for buyers, and when everyone sees the deals that buyers get this fall and winter, then some of the freaked out buyers will jump back into the market, increasing your competition next year." – David Sidoni, Nationwide First Time Homebuying Coach
Highlights
- Why are 7.5% rates creating one of the strongest buyer's markets in decades?
- What is the affordability mixing board, and which of its 16 sliders are working in your favor right now?
- Why do most buyers lose by focusing only on price and interest rate?
- How can you tell just how desperate a seller really is?
- How can a seller credit help you beat the national average rate?
- How could a low down payment loan keep tens of thousands in your pocket?
- Why could waiting until 2027 mean facing a lot more competition?
Referenced Episodes & Resources
- 532 – Preparing for the Next 5 Months.... (Finding Affordable Options for You)
- 539 – Seller Concessions: How to Lower Your Cash to Close
- 529 – Beat the Rates: 9 Tips to Make High Interest Rates Affordable in Late 2026
- 500 – What to Know Before Buying Your First Home in 2026
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David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.
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