The $280 Shift in Home Affordability Every Buyer Should Know!
If you hit pause on your home search because of high interest rates or prices, it might be time to take another look — affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 U.S. housing markets, according to First American! 
Here’s the big news:The average monthly mortgage payment is now $283 lower than it was just a few months ago (per Redfin). That’s nearly $3,400 in annual savings!
What does that mean for you?A buyer with a $3,000/month budget can now afford a $468,000 home — about $22,000 more than in June. That’s real buying power that could open up new possibilities and price points.
What’s driving the shift?
Mortgage rates have eased from earlier highs Home price growth is slowing in many marketsAs Andy Walden of ICE Mortgage Technology notes, “Affordability is at a 2.5-year high.”
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or ready to move up into your next home, this shift could make your move possible.
Bottom Line: Affordability is improving — and that changes the math on your move. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this could be it.Let’s run the numbers and see what your buying power looks like today!
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