Don't Wait For A Housing Crash...Know Your Numbers Instead!

Housing crash, mortgage rates, buying power, home affordability, and monthly payment strategy all matter — but smart buyers should focus on payment comfort and knowing their numbers before waiting for prices to collapse.

A lot of buyers today are sitting on the sidelines waiting for the housing market to collapse before they make a move.

But is that really the smartest strategy?

In this episode, I break down why I believe many buyers are focusing on the wrong thing. Yes, price matters. But before price, I believe buyers should focus on two things:

• the cost of money
• and knowing their numbers

Because we do not live in a world of abstract home values.
We live in a world of monthly payments.

And if your payment is not comfortable in a good economy or a bad one, that is where real trouble can begin.

In this episode, we discuss:

• why waiting for a housing crash may be the wrong strategy
• how mortgage rates affect buying power
• why buyers should focus on payment comfort before price
• what it really means to know your numbers
• why home values are fluid over time
• and why there is never a bad time to buy if you can truly afford the payment

The current market backdrop supports that caution. Reuters reported the average 30-year mortgage rate at 6.37% on April 29, 2026, while purchase applications still rose 2%, and existing-home prices were still up year over year rather than collapsing.

If you are buying in Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Simi Valley, or the greater San Fernando Valley, this episode will help you think more clearly about affordability, payment comfort, and long-term decision-making.

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Until next time… I’ll see you around the neighborhood.