08/19/2026
I was recently quoted in a Yahoo! Finance article about a challenge many homeowners are facing: whether keeping a historically low mortgage rate should dictate major life decisions.
While a 2.8% mortgage rate is certainly valuable, financial decisions are rarely about one number alone. The right choice depends on your broader financial picture, including your goals, cash flow, lifestyle needs, and long-term plans. Sometimes staying put makes sense. Other times, holding onto a home solely because of its interest rate can actually stand in the way of your next chapter.
As I shared in the article, it's important to evaluate housing decisions through the lens of your overall financial plan, not just the current rate on your mortgage.
Read the full article for more insights on navigating today's housing market and making decisions that align with your financial goals:
http://spr.ly/6181B1eBiR
I gave up my 2.8% mortgage to buy a home when interest rates were high. Here's why less competition, seller incentives, and refinancing made it worth it.