Are you considering buying a home in the next year?? If so you might want to think about moving up your timeframe. Rising interest rates will impact the home you will buy. Higher rates translate into buying less home for the amount of monthly payment. Also the market is slower right now so sellers who really want to sell might be more negotiable on what they are willing to accept. In new construction many builders have inventory in process or completed and will be more negotiable then when the spring market comes. Jo Ann is a Certified New Home Professional and also a Certified Residential Specialist, let her assist you with your home purchase. She specializes in South Mecklenburg County and Union County - Waxhaw, Weddington & Marvin. Call her at 704-243-3818.