This week, we're diving into one of the hottest real estate questions today — should you buy now or wait for rates to drop even more?  I’m breaking down smart buyer strategies, including:

 How to decide based on your timeline & payment comfort
 Why local market trends matter more than national headlines
 Tips on rate buydowns, seller credits, and even assumable mortgages 
 Plus — local programs like the Maryland Mortgage Program that can offer $$ help with down payments and closing costs 

 Tune in now and get practical, real-world advice that will help you make the right move → whether it’s today or a few months from now!

 Don’t miss this week’s House of the Week 
 11724 Mockingbird Ln, Hagerstown, MD
 $675,000
A stunning custom-built brick home with nearly 6,700 sq. ft., a jaw-dropping two-story sunroom, heated 3-car garage, finished basement with kitchen + bar, and recent upgrades galore (roof , HVAC , driveway ).

This home is a true showstopper inside and out! 
 See more and schedule your tour dayhometeam.com

This week, we're diving into one of the hottest real estate questions today &mdash; should you&nbsp;buy now or wait&nbsp;for rates to drop even more?&nbsp;&nbsp;I&rsquo;m breaking down smart buyer strategies, including:
&nbsp;How to decide&nbsp;based on your timeline &amp; payment comfort &nbsp;Why local market trends matter more than national headlines &nbsp;Tips on&nbsp;rate buydowns,&nbsp;seller credits, and even&nbsp;assumable mortgages&nbsp; &nbsp;Plus &mdash; local programs like the&nbsp;Maryland Mortgage Program&nbsp;that can offer $$ help with down payments and closing costs&nbsp;
&nbsp;Tune in now and get practical, real-world advice that will help you make the right move &rarr; whether it&rsquo;s today or a few months from now!
&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t miss this week&rsquo;s House of the Week&nbsp; &nbsp;11724 Mockingbird Ln, Hagerstown, MD &nbsp;$675,000 A stunning&nbsp;custom-built&nbsp;brick home with nearly&nbsp;6,700 sq. ft., a jaw-dropping&nbsp;two-story sunroom,&nbsp;heated 3-car garage, finished basement with&nbsp;kitchen + bar, and recent upgrades galore (roof&nbsp;, HVAC&nbsp;, driveway&nbsp;).
This home is a true showstopper inside and out!&nbsp; &nbsp;See more and schedule your tour&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dayhometeam.com/property-search/detail/42/MDWA2029888/11724-mockingbird-ln-hagerstown-md-21742/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dayhometeam.com/property-search/detail/42/MDWA2029888/11724-mockingbird-ln-hagerstown-md-21742/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755889388918000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nR2Rd46rJ07oJwvPNvmtg">dayhometeam.com</a>

Tune in weekday mornings from 5-10am for the Free Country Wake Up Crew with Tom Whalen and Dianah Gibson.

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