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Back to EpisodesBuy Now, Refinance Later: Smart Moves for Today's Market | Real Estate Market Update w/ Martin Perdomo
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Mortgage rates have fallen to 6.35%, down from over 7% last fall, and homebuyers are responding. Purchase applications are up for the fourth consecutive week, and property touring activity has surged 14% from last month. This renewed interest suggests a market beginning to thaw, potentially creating a window of opportunity for prepared buyers in early 2025.
The current landscape offers a strategic advantage for buyers - prices have dipped 2.5% year-over-year to a median of $367,500, and competition remains softer compared to previous years. The "buy now, refinance later" approach could be particularly advantageous, allowing buyers to secure property at today's more negotiable prices with the option to refinance when rates potentially decline further. As summer approaches, market activity is expected to accelerate significantly, potentially driving prices higher once again.
A concerning countertrend demands attention: mortgage delinquencies in government-backed loans have surpassed pre-pandemic levels. FHA loan delinquencies have risen to 11.03% and VA delinquencies to 4.7%, while conventional loans remain stable at 2.62%. This widening gap highlights growing financial stress among lower-income Americans and raises critical questions about sustainable homeownership accessibility. For investors and property managers, this trend could impact tenant stability and warrants close monitoring in the months ahead.
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