New Construction Inventory Just Hit a 9.7 Month Supply and Buyers Who Know This Are Winning

New Construction Inventory Just Hit a 9.7 Month Supply and Buyers Who Know This Are Winning

Geoff Ricker
Published on: 03/04/2026

Builders are sitting on nearly 10 months of inventory and nearly two thirds are actively offering incentives to close deals. Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital Mortgage explains how smart buyers are stacking builder incentives with loan structuring to get deals most people do not know are available.

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First-Time Buyers Have More Leverage Right Now Than They Have Had in Years

First-Time Buyers Have More Leverage Right Now Than They Have Had in Years

Geoff Ricker
Published on: 02/04/2026

More inventory, slower sales, and sellers making concessions are creating real opportunity for first-time buyers. Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital Mortgage explains how to take advantage of today's market with the right structure and strategy.

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Home Prices Down Nationally for the First Time Since 2012: What That Number Actually Means for Buyers

Home Prices Down Nationally for the First Time Since 2012: What That Number Actually Means for Buyers

Geoff Ricker
Published on: 02/04/2026

The first national home price decline since 2012 made headlines but the real story is far more local than national. Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital Mortgage breaks down what the data actually shows and why your local market is what matters.

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How the War With Iran Is Affecting Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

How the War With Iran Is Affecting Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

Geoff Ricker
Published on: 01/04/2026

Oil prices surged, inflation fears returned, and mortgage rates jumped after briefly dipping below 6 percent. Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital Mortgage explains the chain reaction from geopolitics to your monthly housing payment.

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