Buyers are cautious, interest rates are high, and market headlines are confusing. So… what’s actually true?

In this episode, Brendan Lewis joins me to unpack the real reasons why buyers are hesitating in today’s market—from price anxiety and interest rates to inventory and competition. We break it down with real math, local data, and expert insight to help you understand what’s really going on—and how to make smart moves now before the spring market heats up.

Key Takeaways:

• Home prices are steady to slightly rising; there’s no crash coming
• A 1-point drop in interest rates could save buyers nearly $5K/year
• Inventory has increased 40–50% locally—creating more buyer options
• New construction is expanding in the outskirts, offering opportunities
• First-time buyers can still access programs and use buy-downs to lower rates

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Local Living Tri-City

00:21 Meet Brendan Lewis: Insights from the Field

00:43 Top Concerns for Home Buyers

01:37 Current Market Trends and Predictions

04:25 Interest Rates and Their Impact

08:20 Inventory and Market Dynamics

10:02 New Construction vs. Resale

10:39 First-Time Home Buyer Programs

11:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Curious about your options? Let’s talk. Head to jonesrealtygroup.com for personalized guidance and access to buyer tools, lender partners, and new construction tours.

Learn more about Liz Jones:

Website: https://www.jonesrealtysocal.com/

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