What Matters When Buying a Home
What Matters When Buying a Home (It’s More Than Just Interest Rates!)
If you’ve been following the housing market at all lately, you’ve probably noticed just how much attention interest rates get. It seems like every headline is about whether they’re up or down.
The truth is that Interest rates really do matter because they affect your monthly mortgage payment and what you can afford. But potential buyers often miss the fact that buying a home is about so much more than the number on your mortgage statement.
At the end of the day, you’re not just buying an interest rate, you’re buying your home! That means that, in addition to the finances, what matters is how that home fits into your life. Think about it this way:
Neighborhood: Where will your kids go to school, and are you close to your fave coffee shops and hangout spots? The community around your home shapes daily life nearly as much as the house itself.
Lifestyle: Do you need a home office? A big backyard for your dog? A kitchen where you’ll host baking nights for years to come? These places are where your life will unfold and where you’ll make all of your favorite memories.
Future growth: Life doesn’t stay the same forever, and a home is a long-term commitment. Will this home still work for you in five years, or will you outgrow it too soon?
Interest rates will always change. They’re just one of those things! The good news is that when rates drop in the future, you can refinance at a lower rate. But what you can’t refinance with your home is your location, the floor plan, or the way a home makes you feel when you walk through the door. Those are the things that matter long after you sign the paperwork.
If you’re thinking about making a move but feeling torn between interest rates and everything else that goes into this decision, let’s talk about it over coffee.
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