Welcome to Real Estate, Simplified! I am Brandon Kahla and my mission is to simplify real estate and what all goes into home ownership. In this show, I share the stories of clients that I work with, struggles and triumphs of my own experiences of home ownership, what it takes to buy a home in today's market, and all the things to expect (mostly the unexpected) throughout the journey. Come along with me as I dive deep into topics that might seem completely foreign to you, and by the end of each episode you hopefully feel like it's something you can more easily understand. You don't know what you don't know, and it's time to start figuring out what you don't know. Let's get everything down to a 3rd grade level. It’s time to get started!

For this episode, I am running it back. You’re going to hear from myself and Brandon Bates as we discuss marrying the home, dating the rate, and whether now is still a good time to buy a home. This topic or more relevant than ever as rates continue to climb and we’re waiting to hear what the fed is going to do about a possible rate hike in the very near future. As rates climb yet home prices still increase in some areas of the country, especially Frisco, TX where I am located, it’s important to know what experts are saying about home buying in today’s market.

Rates are continuing to increase, but there are programs available that benefit buyers and sellers in this market. If you're thinking about waiting until the new year to buy for the potential of lower rates you will likely be waiting until Q3 2023. Market trends are also showing that even though home prices are leveling off in North Texas they are certainly not tanking. That $500k home will end up being $525k+ in 6-12 months and you will still likely have the same amount in your bank for the down payment...that means a smaller down payment percentage!

Join us for this episode of Real Estate, Simplified as we discuss the current market and ways to make home buying and selling a win:win process for everyone involved!

Thanks for listening to this episode about whether it’s the right time to buy, what the market is doing, how to navigate it, and hopefully you now have a better feeling about how you or someone you know can make an informed decision about buying in the near future. Full disclosure, I did shorten the episode from it’s original version because we start to dive into seller philosophy, so if you want to hear about that please be sure to checkout episode 17 titled “Marry the Home, Date the Rate: Reasons That Buying Now Is Still the Right Decision.

Visit www.brandonkahlarealestate.com former information about our mission and values at Brandon Kahla Real Estate.

I hope you enjoy!