Market Reality Check: Rates, Negotiations & Hard Truths for Buyers – Newsmakers At Noon 3/24/26

Posted on March 24, 2026

🏡 Today’s Real Estate Insights with Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group at Keller Williams delivered a clear-eyed look at what’s really happening in today’s housing market—and what buyers and sellers need to understand right now:

📊 Market Stats & Mortgage Trends:
A breakdown of current real estate activity and what’s happening with interest rates—why the numbers matter and how they’re shaping buyer behavior.

💰 The Hidden Cost Shift:
It’s not just about the price anymore. Buyers are facing shifting costs that can significantly impact affordability—and many don’t see it coming.

🤝 The Return of Negotiations:
The market is changing. Gone are the days of automatic bidding wars—today, strategy, patience, and negotiation skills are back in play for both buyers and sellers.

⚠️ When Good People Don’t Listen:
A candid conversation about what happens when buyers or sellers ignore expert advice—and the costly consequences that can follow.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of this market—this was a conversation you needed to hear.

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