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What a change in buyer mood can and cannot tell you

The conversation contrasts the start of 2026 with the previous year. Eric describes more inquiries and less hesitation among people contacting his team, while noting that policy and international news still create uncertainty.

By Eric Hamilton · Published October 6, 2026

Originally uploaded January 21, 2026 · 1:01 · Watch on YouTube

Written companion added October 6, 2026. Adapted from Eric’s video captions with source checks; not a word for word transcript. The recording retains its original date.

Treat conversations as observations

An increase in inquiries can help explain what a practitioner is seeing, but it is not a measurement of every buyer or neighborhood. Ask whether the pattern also appears in local listings, offers and completed transactions. Your own reasons for waiting may differ from those of the people discussed.

Update the plan when pricing changes

The clip connects changing rate conditions with renewed interest. Before acting on that idea, obtain a current quote and a complete property budget. Compare the payment with your own limits and ask what conditions remain in the financing review. A news-driven shift in sentiment does not establish whether a particular home fits.

Does more buyer interest mean I need to rush?

No. It is a reason to understand local competition and prepare, while keeping your offer and payment limits intact.

Sources and scope

Adapted from the January 21, 2026 video. This is January 2026 commentary. Historical rate claims are not current quotes, and the retrieved captions end mid-sentence.

  1. CFPB: Find the right home Accessed October 6, 2026
  2. CFPB: Prequalification and preapproval Accessed October 6, 2026

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