Forget the myth of waiting for 3 percent mortgages to return. We dig into what’s actually happening across Henderson County and beyond: sales are up, prices are steady, and days on market are stretching, signaling a calmer, more intentional market. That balance—more inventory arriving while demand stays strong—explains why prices haven’t fallen and why the right plan beats perfect timing.
We pull back the lens on mortgage rates to reset expectations. The historically unusual lows of 2020–2021 were an emergency exception, not a new normal. Today’s 6–7 percent landscape aligns with long‑term history, and we share how buyers are adapting with smarter financing, from rate buydowns and seller credits to shorter terms. The so‑called lock‑in effect is easing too. Life doesn’t pause for interest rates, and real moves still happen for work, family, lifestyle, and health. That’s the slow thaw you can use to your advantage.
You’ll hear the data that matters: Henderson County’s year‑over‑year increase in closed sales, rising new listings, and a sub‑four‑month supply that keeps it a seller’s market—yet with more breathing room for buyers. We break down practical seller levers (pricing, condition, and location), buyer tactics to win without overpaying, and the planning edge most people overlook: taxes and equity. If you’ve lived in your home two of the last five years, you may exclude significant gains, and investors can reposition with a 1031 exchange. When you buy and sell in the same market, big swings tend to net out; the real value is moving into a home and location that actually fit your next chapter.
Our goal is simple: give you clarity, confidence, and a strategy tailored to your life. If your house feels too big, too far, or just not right anymore, the path forward isn’t about guessing the bottom—it’s about using the market as it is. Subscribe for more local insights, share this with someone weighing a move, and leave a review to tell us what topic you want us to unpack next.
