[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fo11tg428m6ey":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":39,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":43},{"item":4,"previous":27,"next":33},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":25,"updatedAt":26},45441,"what-mortgage-rate-do-you-need-to-move","What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?","\u003Cp>If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240304\u002F20240312-What-Mortgage-Rate-Do-You-Need-To-Move.png","\u003Cp>If you’ve been thinking about \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F20\u002Fstrategic-tips-for-buying-your-first-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buying a home\u003C\u002Fa>, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F12\u002Fwhats-really-happening-with-mortgage-rates\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rates\u003C\u002Fa> climbed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.freddiemac.com\u002Fpmms\u002Farchive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">near 8%\u003C\u002Fa> last year, some buyers found \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F23\u002Fhow-changing-mortgage-rates-impact-you-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the numbers\u003C\u002Fa> just didn’t make sense for their \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F18\u002F3-key-factors-affecting-home-affordability\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">budget\u003C\u002Fa> anymore. That may be the case for you too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbrightmls.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmarket-survey-winds-of-change-expected-for-2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Data\u003C\u002Fa> from \u003Cem>Bright MLS\u003C\u002Fem> shows the top reason buyers delayed their plans to move is due to high mortgage rates (\u003Cem>see graph below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240304\u002F20240312-Top-3-Reasons-Buyers-Paused-Decision.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240304\u002F20240312-Top-3-Reasons-Buyers-Paused-Decision.png\" alt=\"a graph of blue rectangles with text\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>David Childers, CEO at \u003Cem>Keeping Current Matters\u003C\u002Fem>, speaks to this statistic in the recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=wD0su_jp9lk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>How’s The Market\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa> podcast:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Three quarters of buyers said ‘we’re out’ due to mortgage rates. Here’s what I know going forward. That will change in 2024.” \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>That’s because \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F30\u002F2-of-the-factors-that-impact-mortgage-rates\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa> have come down off their peak last October. And while there’s still day-to-day volatility in rates, the longer-term projections show rates should continue to drop this year, as long as inflation gets under control. Experts even say we could see rates \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F21\u002Fsome-experts-say-mortgage-rates-may-fall-below-6-later-this-year\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">below 6%\u003C\u002Fa> by the end of 2024. And that threshold would be a gamechanger for a lot of buyers. As a recent article from \u003Cem>Realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmediaroom.realtor.com\u002F2024-02-21-Americans-Hold-on-to-the-Dream-of-Homeownership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Buying a home is still desired and sought after, but many people are looking for mortgage rates to come down in order to achieve it.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem> Four out of 10 Americans looking to buy a home in the next 12 months would consider it possible if rates drop below 6%.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>While mortgage rates are nearly impossible to forecast, the optimism from the experts should give you insight into what’s ahead. If your plans were delayed, there’s light at the end of the tunnel again. That means it may be time to start thinking about your move. The best question you can ask yourself right now, is this:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>What number do I want to see rates hit before I’m ready to move? \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>The exact \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F08\u002Fwhat-lower-mortgage-rates-mean-for-your-purchasing-power\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">percentage\u003C\u002Fa> where you feel comfortable kicking off your search again is personal. Maybe it’s 6.5%. Maybe it’s 6.25%. Or maybe it’s once they drop below 6%.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once you have that number in mind, here’s what you do. Connect with a local \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F28\u002Fwhy-you-want-an-agents-advice-for-your-move\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">real estate professional\u003C\u002Fa>. They’ll help you stay informed on what’s happening. And when rates hit your target, they’ll be the first to let you know. \u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>If you’ve put your plans to move on hold because of where mortgage rates are, think about the number you want to see rates hit that would make you ready to re-enter the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once you have that number in mind, let’s connect so you have someone on your side to let you know when we get there.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240304\u002F20240312-Top-3-Reasons-Buyers-Paused-Decision.png",false,[17,21],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates","2024-03-12T10:30:00Z","2024-03-12T10:30:20Z",{"id":28,"slug":29,"title":30,"featuredImage":31,"publishedAt":32,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},45937,"finding-your-perfect-home-in-a-fixer-upper","Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240308\u002FHeader-Image-202302-SG.png","2024-03-11T10:30:00Z",{"id":34,"slug":35,"title":36,"featuredImage":37,"publishedAt":38,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},46134,"your-home-is-a-powerful-investment","Your Home Is a Powerful Investment","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240311\u002F20240313-Your-Home-Is-a-Powerful-Investment.png","2024-03-13T10:30:00Z",{"cover":40,"open":41,"shareSpread":42},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[44,48,49,53,57,61,65,69,73,74,78,82,86,90,94,98,102,106,110,114,118,122,126,130,134,138,142,146,150,154],{"id":45,"name":46,"slug":47},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},{"id":50,"name":51,"slug":52},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":62,"name":63,"slug":64},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":66,"name":67,"slug":68},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":70,"name":71,"slug":72},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},{"id":75,"name":76,"slug":77},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":79,"name":80,"slug":81},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":87,"name":88,"slug":89},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":91,"name":92,"slug":93},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":95,"name":96,"slug":97},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":99,"name":100,"slug":101},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":103,"name":104,"slug":105},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":107,"name":108,"slug":109},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":111,"name":112,"slug":113},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":115,"name":116,"slug":117},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":119,"name":120,"slug":121},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":123,"name":124,"slug":125},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":127,"name":128,"slug":129},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":131,"name":132,"slug":133},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":135,"name":136,"slug":137},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":139,"name":140,"slug":141},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":143,"name":144,"slug":145},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":147,"name":148,"slug":149},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":151,"name":152,"slug":153},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":155,"name":156,"slug":157},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]