Fear Is Lying to You: Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Buy Real Estate

 Fear Is Lying to You: 

Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Buy Real Estate

Right now, there are two things in abundance: fear and opportunity.
Most people are choosing fear — because it’s loud, persistent, and dressed up as “being smart.”
But the truth? Fear is keeping folks broke, stuck, and watching others build wealth while they wait for a 'perfect' moment that doesn’t exist.
Let’s name the fears, dismantle them one by one, and flip the narrative — because the brave get the deals, and the market is whispering: Let’s go.

The Top Fears in Today’s Real Estate Market — and Why They’re Bullshit:

1. “Interest Rates Are Too High”

Reality: Rates are average historically. And high rates mean less competition — which means better deals, more seller flexibility, and time to think. You can always refi later, but you can’t go back and buy that underpriced house that doubled in value.

2. “Home Prices Are Going to Crash”

Reality: This isn’t 2008. Inventory is tight, demand is strong, and most homeowners have equity. Waiting for a crash is like waiting for gas to hit $1 again — you’ll wait yourself right into a worse position.

3. “I Might Lose My Job or Income”

Reality: That’s valid... but if you’re stable now, buying a home can actually reduce your long-term financial stress by locking in your housing cost — rent only goes one direction.

4. “I Don’t Want to Buy at the Top”

Reality: If you plan to live there or hold the property for at least a few years, short-term “tops” don’t matter. Real estate isn’t crypto — it trends up because people will always need places to live.

5. “It’s Safer to Wait Until Things Calm Down”

Reality: Calm is an illusion. The media never stops yelling. And by the time it feels safe, prices are higher, competition is fiercer, and the deals are gone.

Final Thought:

Fear whispers lies dressed up as caution.
Opportunity sits quietly in the corner, waiting for someone with the guts to walk up and say, “I’ll take it.”
If you want to win, stop waiting for the world to calm down. Be the one who moves when others stall — and build a future that the fearful will envy.

You’re Not the Only One Watching the Market.

Plenty of folks already decided to tune out the fear and grab the opportunities sitting right in front of them.
They’re locking in homes while others are still scrolling headlines.

The window doesn’t slam shut overnight —
but it does close quietly once enough people wake up.

If you’re even thinking about making a move, now’s the time to find out what’s actually possible. Not tomorrow. Not when the news tells you it’s okay. 

Now.

Written by: Jeryd Smith, Founder of WA Home Hunt and a real estate broker, licensed in Washington State. Is he an idiot or a genius? Who knows, but he is opinionated and that's just what this writing is… his opinion. Nothing more, nothing less.