Interest rates continue playing a major role in today’s housing market.

Higher mortgage rates have caused many buyers to become more cautious, but they have also created opportunities.

In counties like Cobb, Cherokee, Forsyth, and North Fulton:

• Buyers face less competition
• Sellers are negotiating more
• Price growth has slowed
• Inventory has increased

For serious buyers, this means better negotiating power and more choices than during the ultra-competitive market years.

Many buyers are also exploring:

• Rate buy-downs
• Adjustable-rate mortgages
• Builder incentives
• Seller-paid closing costs