Summary answer: Given Bailey's Crossroads' genuinely mixed recent price data (ranging from -11.1% to +7% YoY depending on measure) alongside the market's continued fast pace, waiting for rates carries real uncertainty either way — buying now while pricing shows some softening may be a reasonable approach.
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The trade-off, run through real numbers
| Scenario | Rate | Price Assumption |
|---|---|---|
| Buy now | ~6.65% | Today's price, with some genuine recent softening |
| Wait 12 months | Possibly somewhat lower | Genuinely uncertain given mixed recent data |
What you can do regardless of which way rates move
- Buy now with a plan to refinance later
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