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GoDaddyIf you’ve been paying attention to the real estate market lately — or even just scrolling past headlines — you’ve probably noticed that things feel a little uncertain. Interest rates are hovering in the mid-to-upper 6% range, home prices have held stubbornly strong, and a lot of buyers and sellers across the country are stuck in a kind of wait-and-see mode.
So I wanted to use my first blog post to do something simple: just talk to you. No jargon, no spin — just an honest look at where things stand, what it means for you, and why I believe the Tulsa market still holds real opportunity if you know how to navigate it.
First, a Little About Me (and Why I’m Writing This)
I’m a full-time Realtor with McGraw Realtors here in Tulsa. I work across the metro — Bixby, Jenks, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Midtown, Brookside, and everywhere in between — and I specialize in luxury homes, custom builds, acreage and ranch properties, new construction, and relocation clients.
Before I was in real estate, I spent years in marketing and business development. That background shapes everything about how I work. I don’t believe in cookie-cutter approaches. Every buyer is different. Every home is different. And in a market like this one, the strategy behind how you price, position, and negotiate a property can make an enormous difference in the outcome.
I started writing this blog because I believe most people don’t get enough honest, straightforward information about real estate. They get ads. They get hype. What they rarely get is someone who will just sit down and say, here’s what’s actually happening, and here’s what it means for you.
That’s what I’m aiming to do here.
Let’s Talk About Interest Rates
Okay, the elephant in the room. As of today, June 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is sitting right around 6.5%, depending on the lender, your credit profile, and the loan type. That’s not where any of us would love to be — we all remember the 3% days — but here’s the context that often gets left out of the conversation:
Rates peaked near 8% in late 2023. We’ve come down meaningfully from that ceiling. And while experts from Fannie Mae to the MBA are forecasting rates to remain in the mid-6% range through the rest of 2026, there’s also growing consensus that the Fed is unlikely to cut rates aggressively anytime soon. Inflation and strong employment data are keeping the brakes on.
So what does that mean practically?
If you’re a buyer: Waiting for rates to drop dramatically before making a move is a gamble — and it’s one a lot of buyers have been losing for two years now. Every month you wait, you’re paying rent that builds no equity. And when rates do eventually dip, competition tends to surge and prices follow. The buyers who win in this environment are the ones who buy smart now and refinance when the time is right. It’s a strategy I walk through with every client.
If you’re a seller: Your equity is likely still very strong. Inventory in the Tulsa market remains relatively tight in desirable price ranges, which means well-priced, well-presented homes are still moving. This isn’t 2021, where you could throw a sign in the yard and field ten offers by Monday — but it’s also not a buyer’s free-for-all. The homes that sit are the ones that are overpriced or under-marketed. The ones that sell are the ones with a real strategy behind them.
Why the Tulsa Market Is Different (In a Good Way)
Here’s something I love about working in Tulsa: we’re not Los Angeles. We’re not Austin. We don’t have the volatility or the inflated prices that have made homeownership feel impossible in so many other parts of the country.
Tulsa offers genuine value — beautiful neighborhoods, strong schools, incredible food and arts scenes, a growing job market, and a pace of life that’s hard to find in larger metros. I see it firsthand with every relocation client I work with. People move here from the coasts, take one look at what their budget gets them, and they can’t believe it.
If you’re considering relocating to Tulsa, or you’re already here and thinking about your next move, this market still has a lot to offer. You just need to go in with clear eyes and the right person in your corner.
What I Believe About Real Estate (And Why It Matters)
I got into this business because I genuinely love helping people make one of the biggest decisions of their lives. I’ve seen what good representation looks like — and I’ve also seen what it costs people when they don’t have it.
A great agent isn’t just someone who opens doors and writes contracts. They’re your pricing strategist. Your marketing director. Your negotiator. Your local expert who can tell you why one street feels different from the next, or why a home is priced the way it is, or whether a builder’s contract actually protects you.
That’s the role I play for my clients. And it’s why I believe in building relationships that go well beyond the closing table.
Whether you’re thinking about selling your home, buying your first place, building on a piece of land, or just trying to understand what your home is worth in today’s market — I’m happy to talk. No pressure, no pitch. Just a conversation.