Mortgage Rates & Home Prices: Whats Actually Happening Right Now [1GfZATvGRwt]
Is it actually cheaper to buy a new home right now — or is that just a clickbait headline? In this mortgage and housing market update, I break down the real numbers behind the "new homes cheaper than existing homes" headline, what's really happening with mortgage rates in 2026, and why housing inventory keeps stalling out (again). In this video: 0:47 Housing market headlines vs. reality 1:45 Mortgage rate outlook — is 5% realistic this year? 2:39 Why "temporary buydowns" can be a trap 3:39 New home vs. existing home price breakdown 6:18 What's really happening with housing inventory 8:13 What this means if you're buying or selling right now I've been a mortgage lender for 19 years and my team is one of the top purchase-loan teams in America. Every day, we help buyers navigate financing and watch this market closely — so you don't have to fall for the headlines. 📞 Want to talk financing? Call 786-933-2077 📩 Send me clickbait housing headlines to break down:[email protected] Get Pre-Approved! - Rate.com/jenbeeston-yt #MortgageRates #HousingMarket #RealEstate2026Need a home loan? Set Up A Time to Chat Here! - My Free 60 Minute Homebuyer Course - My Free VA Loan Course - Our 1000+ 5 Star Google Reviews - bit.ly/jensreviews ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Instagram - • Linkedin - • Facebook - • Website - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Licensing info: Jennifer Beeston, EVP National Sales NMLS 247743 at Guaranteed Rate, Inc. NMLS 2611 Branch Address: 12058 San Jose Blvd, 402, Jacksonville, FL, 32223 Equal Housing Lender For licensing, go to www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Applicant subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all applicants will be approved for financing. Receipt of application does not represent an approval for financing or interest rate guarantee. All information provided in this publication is for informational and educational purposes only, and in no way is any of the content contained herein to be construed as financial, investment, or legal advice or instruction. Guaranteed Rate, Inc. has no affiliation with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the US Department of Agriculture or any other government agency.