How are you navigating the current market?

[Trina Woods]

As a new loan officer, I’m really starting to see how much the economy impacts real estate. Right now, things feel a little unstable—rising costs, trade wars, and fluctuating interest rates are making borrowers more uncertain than ever. People are definitely leaning toward conserving rather than spending. That uncertainty always makes buyers and lenders more cautious. We’re not heading for a crash, and with rates dropping, we could even see more activity in the real estate market, but it’s clear that things are shifting. How are you all navigating the current market?