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WEEKLY MARKET BRIEF · VOL. 1 · ISSUE 6

The Hidden Cost of Waiting

Strategic housing and mortgage intelligence for Southern Maryland and the Greater DMV.

Published: 2026-06-30By Steve Combs, NMLS 381933
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Signals worth carrying into the week

  • A lower future rate does not guarantee a better housing outcome.
  • Price growth, rent, closing costs, and concessions belong in the comparison.
  • Waiting is a strategy with measurable costs and risks.
  • Preparation creates options even in a restrictive rate environment.

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