Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates Before Buying Could Cost You More Than You Realize and Here Is Why

Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates Before Buying Could Cost You More Than You Realize and Here Is Why

Lower rates bring more buyers higher prices and less leverage. Mitchell Scott explains why waiting is a bet not a strategy. ...more

Mortgage

October 06, 2026•3 min read

What If Home Prices Drop After I Buy and Here Is the Honest Answer Every Buyer Needs to Hear

What If Home Prices Drop After I Buy and Here Is the Honest Answer Every Buyer Needs to Hear

Nobody times the market perfectly. Mitchell Scott explains why long term goals beat short term price fears. ...more

Mortgage

September 11, 2026•2 min read

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop and Here Is the Honest Answer

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop and Here Is the Honest Answer

Lower rates bring more buyers and higher prices. Mitchell Scott explains why timing beats rate chasing now. ...more

Mortgage

September 11, 2026•2 min read

You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home and This Belief Is Keeping Too Many Buyers Waiting

You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home and This Belief Is Keeping Too Many Buyers Waiting

Loan programs, DPA, seller concessions reduce upfront costs. Mitchell Scott explains your real down payment options. ...more

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September 11, 2026•2 min read

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