Michigan woman reluctant to bail on coveted 2.8% mortgage rate. The Ramsey Show tells her it’s not even a real question

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• When market rates exceed a homeowner's original rate by one percentage point, the chance of that home getting sold falls by about 18%

  60% confidence

• The low rate lock-in effect has meaningfully reduced home sales since 2022

  60% confidence

• Buying and holding the S&P 500 isn't enough for retirement

  60% confidence

• One asset will surge 400% in a year and investors should not miss this explosion

  60% confidence

• Higher mortgage rates reduce purchases by lower-income and younger buyers, contributing to weaker homeownership for those under 45

  60% confidence

• Lauren should sell her house today and put $100,000 down on a new house, and not care about the 2.875% interest rate because people are parking their whole lives on a once-in-a-millennium interest rate

  60% confidence

• The low interest rate is not worth holding onto, which is why they were quick to say sell it and move on

  60% confidence

• Date the interest rate but marry the house - focus on securing a desirable home rather than a rock-bottom rate because rates can be reduced later through refinancing

  60% confidence

• A family who gave up their 2.9% rate for a house in a top school district found that over time, the property's appreciation offset the higher costs, and their children thrived academically. The family plans to refinance when rates drop.

  60% confidence

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