How To Buy A Home

Mortgage rates are dropping — so why are buyers still stuck on the sidelines? This episode breaks down the latest market update with July 2025 data, unpacking how inflation, job reports, and interest rate speculation are shaping first-time buyer behavior.In this episode, David delivers a critical market update recorded just after the July 4th weekend in 2025. Despite a notable drop in mortgage rates — the fifth consecutive week of declines — most buyers still aren’t making moves. Why? The answers lie in economic signals that go beyond interest rates.You’ll learn how job market strength and inflation fears are keeping the Federal Reserve from cutting rates, despite public pressure. Plus, David breaks down how tariffs and the PCE index (the Fed’s favorite inflation tracker) are working against rate relief. With clarity and candor, he explains why rate drops aren’t enough to reboot buyer confidence — and why timing your purchase based on Fed headlines may be a risky move.First-time homebuyers will walk away with