Rates Then vs. Now: Who Had it Harder?

by amyc

From 16% in the 1980s to mid-6% today, rates tell only part of the story as higher home prices reshape affordability and financing decisions.

Categories

Recent Posts

Advertising Real Estate-Related Products and Services
Advertising Real Estate-Related Products and Services
FCC Update on Drones with LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance
FCC Update on Drones with LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance
Appeals Court Quashes Homie Appeal, Delivers NAR VictoryAppeals Court Quashes Homie Appeal, Delivers NAR Victory
Appeals Court Quashes Homie Appeal, Delivers NAR VictoryAppeals Court Quashes Homie Appeal, Delivers NAR Victory
RE Q&A: Should I Add My Daughter’s Name to My House Deed to Avoid Probate Costs?
RE Q&A: Should I Add My Daughter’s Name to My House Deed to Avoid Probate Costs?
Solar Panels – Questions to Ask Before Contract
Solar Panels – Questions to Ask Before Contract
Florida newcomers bring stronger buying profile
Florida newcomers bring stronger buying profile
Florida condo sales strengthen across price ranges
Florida condo sales strengthen across price ranges
Brokerages expand AI use as safeguards take focus
Brokerages expand AI use as safeguards take focus
Florida Realtors board approves 2027 budget, other priorities
Florida Realtors board approves 2027 budget, other priorities
Wealth building starts with behavior, expert tells Realtors
Wealth building starts with behavior, expert tells Realtors

Share on Social Media

Debbie Gentry

"My job is to find and attract mastery-based agents to the office, protect the culture, and make sure everyone is happy! "

+1(352) 217-3179

debbie@debbiegentry.com

GET MORE INFORMATION

Name
Phone*
Message
By checking this box, and clicking “SUBMIT,” I am confirming that I have read and agree to this website’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service and I am providing my electronic signature and consent to receive marketing communications (about real estate brokerage services, and one or more properties that I may buy, sell, or rent), that may be delivered to me via email, telephone call and/or text messaging (using “automated technology” such as an automatic telephone dialing system, and/or an artificial or prerecorded voice), from eXp Realty® and its independent contractor real estate agents, and/or its affiliates at the telephone number and email address I provided. Message frequency varies and message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of purchase. You may opt-out at any time by replying “STOP” to a text or “HELP” for assistance or unsubscribing via email. You may call to obtain direct assistance.