Sep 21, 2025 10 min read
Higher Rates, Lower Competition: Your Path to Homeownership Just Got Clearer
Sarah and Mike thought their homebuying dreams were over when interest rates climbed past 7% in late 2024. Like many Denver-area buyers, they'd been priced out during the bidding war frenzy of 2021-2022. However, something unexpected happened when they resumed their search in early 2025: they found their dream home in Highlands Ranch with no competition, negotiated $20,000 off the asking price, a