Why are buyers starting to re-enter the market even though mortgage rates are still in the 6% range?
Why do some homeowners feel “stuck” — not emotionally, but mathematically?
And how do you decide whether waiting actually helps… or quietly costs you more?

In this episode of Real Estate Unpacked, we step back from the headlines and look at the housing market through a simple but powerful economic concept: the Time Value of Money.

Using recent data on pending home sales, home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability, we unpack the real trade-offs buyers and sellers are weighing right now — often without realizing it. This isn’t about predicting rates or timing the market perfectly. It’s about understanding what waiting costs, what acting costs, and how those trade-offs differ depending on your situation.

Whether you’re a buyer trying to decide when to move, a homeowner sitting on a low mortgage rate, or a real estate professional helping clients navigate hesitation, this episode will give you a clearer framework for thinking through the decision — calmly, thoughtfully, and without hype.

Because in a market like this, clarity beats guessing.

Real Estate Unpacked comes out every Monday with the week's most important housing market news. No fluff, no overwhelm—just the intel you need to sound like the smartest person in the room.For: Realtors who want to be the real estate economist of choice in their market. Also great for buyers and sellers who want to understand what's really going on.Topics: Housing market analysis, real estate trends, mortgage rates, home prices, buyer psychology, market predictions, economic data explainedReal Estate Unpacked is brought to you by Jennifer Templeton, Realtor and Broker Associate with Keller Williams Rockwall. If you're looking to connect with a Realtor in the DFW area, let's talk. You can go to https://www.thecrestedgegroup.com/unpacked or reach out to me by email at [email protected].