Now that we are into the summer housing market of 2026, a lot of people are asking the same question: is this a smart time to make a move? After years of watching mortgage and real estate cycles turn, my honest answer is that it depends on your situation. But there are real reasons this season deserves a serious look.
Let’s start with where rates actually are. The 30-year fixed has settled into the low-to-mid 6% range. Most experts expect that to hold steady through the summer, staying in the mid-6% range over the next few months. Looking further out, forecasters like Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association see rates staying roughly in the 6% to 6.5% band over the next few years. The hoped-for return to 5% rates has faded for now, mostly because inflation has been slower to cool than many expected. I share that with you not to discourage anyone, but because planning around real numbers beats planning around wishful ones.
Summer usually brings more buyers into the market, and that cuts both ways. More competition can firm up prices in the neighborhoods people want most. At the same time, today’s affordability picture has kept some buyers on the sidelines, which means the frenzy of a few years back has not returned. For a prepared buyer, that calmer middle ground is where the real opportunity sits. There is more room to ask for fair pricing, reasonable terms, or seller concessions than there was at the peak.
In our Las Vegas neighborhoods, inventory remains moderate, and well-located homes in established and upscale areas continue to hold their value well. Buying here has rarely been only about catching the perfect moment. It has been about securing a lasting asset in a market that has proven resilient through many cycles.
For homeowners thinking about a move up, and for investors weighing their next step, the same principle holds. Real estate rewards a long view. When your financing plan, your equity, and your timeline all line up, the entry point matters far less than the strategy behind it. One thing worth knowing if you are buying an investment property: lenders typically add a surcharge to the rates you see quoted for primary homes, so it is worth running those numbers carefully before you commit.
None of this is a reason to rush. It is a reason to look closely. If you are thinking about your next property, let’s sit down and walk through what today’s market means for your specific plans. No pressure, and no rush. Just a clear picture so you can decide what makes sense for you.
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