Summary answer: Given Annandale's mixed recent price signals — some measures showing solid growth, others showing more modest or even flat movement — waiting for rates carries a genuinely mixed risk profile here, depending on which segment you're targeting.
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The trade-off, run through real numbers
| Scenario | Rate | Price Assumption |
|---|---|---|
| Buy now | ~6.65% | Today's price |
| Wait 12 months | Possibly somewhat lower | Depends heavily on segment — check specific comps |
What you can do regardless of which way rates move
- Buy now with a plan to refinance later
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