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What the ‘new normal’ means for buyers

August 8, 2022


Is it time for buyers who have been waiting to step off the sidelines?

Last week, we talked about how the cooling housing market has entered a “new normal” that looks much different than the frenzied, competitive activity of the past two years. Mortgage rates hit three-month lows even after the Fed raised interest rates again last week – further illustrating that the market is driven by a range of macroeconomic factors (and not solely by inflation).

So what does this “new normal” mean for you as a buyer? The key thing to remember is that high rates don’t automatically mean it’s a bad time to buy. In fact, the current market could even present a strong opportunity for those sidelined by the low inventory, high demand and bidding wars that had come to define many markets across the country during the pandemic.

Have you gotten back into the market recently? Tell us why or why not on Twitter @HiMorty or at MortyReport@morty.com.

– Robert Heck, Vice President of Mortgage @ Morty


Read more of Robert’s recent insights:

What The Fed’s Rate Hike Means For The Housing Market
Should You Buy a Home in 2022? 3 Factors to Consider
Worried about mortgage interest rates? Here’s what the Fed’s rate hikes mean

In case you missed it…

  • “Wondering what’s up with the crazy housing market?” Check out different takes from brokers, analysts and economists in this recent New York Times’ article.
  • If you’re unsure which loan type to go with, check out this explainer on some of the most common mortgage types (with examples of who they’re best suited for).
  • Eligible buyers can close in as few as 14 business days with Morty’s Quick Close Advantage. Get started with Loan Options to determine eligibility.

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Filed Under: Company News, Money Matters Tagged With: Fed, Federal Reserve, housing market, quick close advantage, rates, the morty report

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