Mortgage Rates Remain Volatile (≈6.66–6.85%)
• Latest data: 30-year fixed rates are around 6.66%–6.85%, slightly rising but still below 7%
• Impact: Financed buyers pause. That’s your lane.
Inventory Surge Provides Leverage
• Active listings are up almost 29% YoY, while homes are staying on market ~53 days
• Opportunity: Price power is shifting to cash-ready investors like you.
Builders Slowing New Starts
• High material costs + tariff uncertainty are stalling new construction
• Result: Sellers who can’t move to new builds are now looking for fast exits—prime for cash offers.