I spoke with a friend last fall who was ready to give up on buying entirely. Rates felt too high, prices still felt stretched, and the whole process felt overwhelming. After sitting down and walking through some specific strategies, his perspective shifted. He closed on a solid home in early 2026 and has not looked back. What changed was not the market. What changed was his approach to buying a home with high interest rates.
I’ve spent several years researching U.S. and Canadian housing markets, with a focus on practical, data-driven strategies for everyday homebuyers. My goal is to make complex market trends easier to understand and help readers make informed real estate decisions. While I strive to keep all information current and accurate, housing markets change quickly, so always consult qualified real estate, financial, or professionals before making decisions.