Summary answer: Given Fair Oaks's genuinely mixed recent price signals — one measure down 4.2%, another showing dramatic growth — waiting for rates carries a real, hard-to-predict risk profile here, depending heavily on which segment and timeframe you're comparing.
I'm Johnny with JQ Real Estate. Here's how to think through the actual math.
The trade-off, run through real numbers
| Scenario | Rate | Price Assumption |
|---|---|---|
| Buy now | ~6.65% | Today's price |
| Wait 12 months | Possibly somewhat lower | Genuinely uncertain given conflicting data |
What you can do regardless of which way rates move
- Buy now with a plan to refinance later
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