Buyers are cautious, interest rates are high, and market headlines are confusing. So… what’s actually true?In this episode, Brendan Lewis joins me to unpack the real reasons why buyers are hesitating in today’s market—from price anxiety and interest rates to inventory and competition. We break it down with real math, local data, and expert insight to help you understand what’s really going on—and how to make smart moves now before the spring market heats up.Key Takeaways:Home prices are steady to slightly rising; there’s no crash comingA 1-point drop in interest rates could save buyers nearly $5K/yearInventory has increased 40–50% locally—creating more buyer optionsNew construction is expanding in the outskirts, offering opportunitiesFirst-time buyers can still access programs and use buy-downs to lower ratesTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Local Living Tri-City00:21 Meet Brendan Lewis: Insights from the Field00:43 Top Concerns for Home Buyers01:37 Current Market Trends and Predictions04:25 Interest Rates and Their Impact08:20 Inventory and Market Dynamics10:02 New Construction vs. Resale10:39 First-Time Home Buyer Programs11:41 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsCurious about your options? Let’s talk. Head to jonesrealtygroup.com for personalized guidance and access to buyer tools, lender partners, and new construction tours.Learn more about Liz Jones:Website: https://www.jonesrealtysocal.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonesrealtysocal/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizjonestricityrealestateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonesrealtysocal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KWLJONES/#TemeculaRealEstate #BuyerTips2025 #InterestRatesExplained #MurrietaHomes #MenifeeMarket #NewConstructionSoCal #LizJonesRealtor #JonesRealtyGroup #LocalLivingTriCity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.