We’ve got a couple things to cover today. Why buyers are buying right now, even with record high interest rates, an exciting new deal in Orem, and a reminder for our movie night tomorrow at 8pm.

Table of Contents

• Why Buyers are Still Buying

• Deal of The Week

• Outdoor Movie Night

Why Buyers are Still Buying

Mortgage rates just hit their highest point since January.

By most assumptions, that should’ve put the brakes on demand.

And yet—according to the Mortgage Bankers Association—applications to purchase a home actually rose 2% last week. That’s 18% higher than the same week a year ago.

So who’s buying?

Buyers who’ve done the math. Who’ve decided that a slightly higher monthly payment is worth the tradeoff for finally finding the right space—or getting a deal that didn’t exist last year.

We’re seeing it across price points: buyers willing to engage, if the property—and the price—make sense.

With 38% of listings seeing price cuts and inventory up 32% from a year ago (Altos, via HousingWire), we’re also seeing sellers get more realistic.

That doesn’t mean homes are being given away—it means sellers are open to negotiating—on price, on timing, even on covering closing costs in some cases.

Deal of The Week

We have an exciting new home that just hit the market. ​​It’s a beautiful home in Orem for UNDER $500,000.

Here's why I love it:

• 2,368 sqft with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

• Amazing amenities like a movie theater, pool, exercise room, and more

• Priced $42,000 below the average home in this area

• Just minutes away from 800 N exit

• Main level primary suite with a private balcony

• Completely move-in ready with multiple upgrades

Shoot me a reply if you want more info on this one, I'd be surprised if it lasts.

Outdoor Movie Night

If you’re looking for an activity that might be more kid friendly, we have another one coming up in a couple weeks on the 21st at 2pm. Click here to view the details.

And don’t worry, we have nothing to sell you at either of these activities. We try to do a couple of these a year to show appreciation for our clients and honestly just reconnect with people. We’d love to see you there!

Here to serve,

P.S. If you’re looking to make a move anytime soon, don’t hesitate to respond to this email or call me directly. Happy to answer any questions and help in any way I can.