Why Waiting to Buy a Home Might Be Costing You More Than You Think

At The Byrne Group, we understand how overwhelming the decision to buy a home can feel—especially with today’s interest rates and home prices. But here’s the reality: waiting might be the most expensive decision you make this year. Let’s break down why now could be the right time to make your move in the Colorado property market.

Prices Are Still Climbing

Despite hopes of a price drop, experts project continued growth in home values. That means today’s price could be tomorrow’s deal. With the average home price in many markets sitting at $700,000 or more, a 3% annual increase over two years could add over $42,000 in equity—money that could go toward your future, not your landlord’s.

The Power of Seller Concessions

Right now, over 50% of home sellers are offering concessions. These incentives can help buyers “buy down” their interest rate, making monthly payments more manageable in the short term. This means you may not have to wait for rates to drop—some of that relief is already baked into today’s deals.

Refinance Later, Save Long-Term

This is where the “rent the rate” concept comes in. Buy now, take advantage of seller concessions or builder incentives, and refinance later if rates decline. That gives you the benefit of today’s prices with tomorrow’s interest savings.

New Construction Offers Even More

For Colorado homebuyers, new construction is a hot opportunity. Some builders are offering rates as low as 5% to 5.125%, making them competitive even in today’s lending environment. Add in the modern features and fewer maintenance concerns, and it’s easy to see why many buyers are making the switch.

Let’s Talk Strategy

Buying a home is a major financial move—but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, The Byrne Group is here to walk you through the options, analyze the numbers, and help you make a move that builds real wealth.

Contact us today to learn more about current buying opportunities in Colorado’s dynamic real estate market.

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Kim Byrne

Broker Associate

For two decades, Kim worked in advertising sales for The New York Times, Forbes, The Star Ledger and others before moving to Colorado to be closer to her family. In a highly competitive market, Kim is a buy-side specialist skilled in locating and closing on homes for her clients.

Kevin Byrne

Team Leader/Broker Associate

Founded in 1992, the award-winning Byrne Group has provided superior service to their real estate clients in the Boulder/Denver market. Led by Kevin Byrne, the team has sold over $450 million dollars in sales volume and helped over 1400 Buyers and Sellers get moved to their new lives and homes. His team has consistently ranked as one of the top teams in Colorado. Kevin and his team hustle for their clients, demonstrating their commitment to going the extra mile. Over their three decades in business, The Byrne Group consistently closes over 40 transactions per year, compared to the average 4 from local agents. The Byrne Group’s proven process results in faster sales with higher sales prices – which means less time on the market and more money at closing.

Skip Ledwith

Broker Associate

Skip has 18 years of Real Estate experience and has worked with The Byrne Group for that the entire time. Skip is a graduate of The Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder. He has received personal real estate coaching from the famed Mike Ferry Organization and Ninja Selling Company. He has worked with multimillion-dollar equestrian facility owners, investors, sellers and buyers of residential property, and first time buyers. His work has taken him from Ft. Collins to Conifer and all along the front range, however, most of his work is in the Boulder and Denver counties.
Skip lives in Lyons and is passionate about Colorado’s mountain lifestyle where you might find him skiing, mountain biking, rafting, and even sailing!