Timing your move
Move now—or wait?
Waiting can lower a future rate. It can also mean more rent, a higher home price, or a different equity position. Compare the whole tradeoff instead of betting on one number.
Default 30-year rate: 7.28% · As of 2026-10-01 ·
Freddie Mac PMMS
Buy-now P&I$0
Estimated price after waiting$0
Wait-scenario P&I$0
Rent paid while waiting$0
- Home-price change while waiting
- $0
- Additional down payment at the same percentage
- $0
- Payment change in your hoped-for rate scenario
- $0
- Buying power today at your comfortable P&I
- $0
Do not rely on one forecast
Three waiting scenarios
Every waiting scenario uses the same future home price and rent paid. Only the future mortgage rate changes.
Planning estimates only—not a prediction, appraisal, loan quote, financial recommendation, or guarantee. Appreciation and future rates are unknown. Compare actual selling costs and loan estimates before making a decision.