3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall

For the past couple of years, South Florida buyers have struggled with affordability. Mortgage rates were high, prices kept climbing, and many households pressed pause on their home search. But this fall, the data finally shows things are shifting—and for the better.

1. Mortgage Rates Are Coming Down

Earlier this year, 30-year mortgage rates hovered near 7%. Now, they’ve dropped closer to 6.3%. That may not sound like much, but on a $400,000 mortgage, that shift equals about $190 less each month. For many buyers, that’s the difference between waiting and moving forward.

2. Home Prices Are Leveling Out

After years of sharp increases, price growth has slowed to the low single digits. Some neighborhoods—like Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Weston, and Pembroke Pines—are even seeing slight dips in pricing, making homes more attainable.

3. Wages Are Growing Faster Than Prices

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, wages are rising at nearly 4% annually—outpacing home price growth. This means paychecks are stretching a little further, giving buyers more confidence to step into the market this fall.

What This Means for You

If you’ve been wondering “How much is my Fort Lauderdale home worth?” or debating whether now’s the right time to buy, conditions are improving. The typical monthly mortgage payment is already nearly $290 lower than it was earlier this year.

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