: The transition to the Trump administration introduced market "uncertainty," which real estate agents like Trevor Levin of Nourmand & Associates cited as a reason for caution. Financial Risks
: Economists predicted that mortgage rates would continue to climb throughout 2017. Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for Realtor.com, noted that higher rates increase costs and make qualifying for loans more difficult. don t buy a house in 2017
: Financial experts like AJ Smith at SmartAsset and millionaire Grant Cardone suggested that for some, the capital used for a down payment could generate higher returns if invested in the stock market instead. Psychological & Lifestyle Factors : The transition to the Trump administration introduced