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📉 Springfield Home Buyers & Sellers — Rates Just Dropped!

Good news for the spring market.🌷🏡

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to a four-week low of 6.30% this week — down from 6.37% last week and well below 6.83% a year ago, according to Freddie Mac’s April 16 survey.

Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater called it “a meaningful improvement for homebuyers during what is typically the busy spring homebuying season.”

That matters right here in Springfield. Lower rates increase buyer purchasing power — and in a market where inventory remains tight and home values continue to appreciate, that purchasing power can translate directly into stronger offers for sellers.

If you’ve been thinking about making a move, spring is the right time to have a conversation.

📲 Reach out to Dayton & Holly Loven — we’re happy to walk through what this means for your specific situation.
No pressure, just clarity.

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Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, April 16, 2026

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📊 Springfield Market in a Minute — March 2026
Spring is here, and so is a busy real estate market! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in the Greater Springfield area compared to one year ago:

🏡 More Homes Sold
590 homes sold in March 2026, up from 527 in March 2025 — that’s a 12% increase in sales activity. Springfield buyers and sellers are on the move!

💰 Prices Holding Steady
The median sale price held firm at $269,900 — identical to March 2025. Stability like that is a great sign for both buyers and sellers.

📅 A Little More Time to Decide
Homes averaged 50 days on market this March, just one day longer than last year. The market is active, but buyers have a bit more breathing room than in peak competition years.

📈 Total Sales Volume Up
Total sales volume crossed $174.6 million — a 12% jump over the $156 million recorded last March.
Bottom line: Springfield’s market is healthy, active, and stable — a great environment whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious about what your home is worth.

👋 We’re Dayton & Holly Loven with List With Loven LLC — your neighbors, your advocates, and your biggest fans in this community.

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Have questions about what the market means for you? We’d love to talk!

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Have you been waiting for a better time to buy a home?

Homeownership costs are coming down!🏡💵⬇️

With many mortgage rates now in the 5% range, plus a more homes on the market - right now is the best home buying opportunity we’ve seen in several years! 🔑

If you’re looking for a Team on your side, with your best interest at ❤️, we’re happy to help!

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Mortgage rates below 6% bring fresh hope to the housing market Rates for home loans are in the 5% range for the first time in years. The psychological milestone could help kick-start the housing market.

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