Interest Rates
Rates TO HIGH Fives?
Prediction of future gas prices and interest rates. — Bold prediction about rates dropping to high 5s.
Rates HIGH Buyer’s Market
Mortgage rates and current market conditions for buyers. — Contrarian view on high rates being a good time to buy.
Columbus Housing Market Update – Rates, Bidding Wars & Buyer Opportunities
The Sell for 1 Percent team breaks down the Columbus real estate market on June 11th, 2026. Rich Cercone notes mortgage rates sitting a...
A 7 IN Front OF Rates?
Interest Rates — Rich just locked a $600K loan at 6.625%. He sees more chance of a 7 in front of rates than a 5 in the near term. Concrete data + buyer warning.
Golden Handcuffs ARE A MYTH
Seller Psychology — Dave: sellers aren't staying put for their 3% rate — life events drive moves (empty nesters, new jobs, growing families). The 'golden handcuffs' narrative isn't matching the data.
Columbus Home Prices Near $400K – Up 170% Since 1998!
The Sell For 1 Percent Realtors team unpacks current market dynamics on June 4th, 2026, noting that current mortgage rates hover consis...
Buyer Activity IS Heating UP
Market Data — The latest data shows a surprising trend: mortgage applications and pending home sales are on the rise.
Golden Handcuffs ARE A Myth?
Market Trends — Everyone thought sellers with 3% mortgages would never move. Turns out, they were wrong.
BACK WHEN YOU HAD HAIR
Banter — Two real estate veterans reminisce about the days of double-digit interest rates, and Jaysen delivers a savage roast.
THE Market IS Surprisingly BUSY
Market Activity — A mortgage broker and real estate broker both agree: despite what you hear, buyer activity is picking up steam right now.