Interest Rates vs. Home Prices in 2026 — What Matters More?

About this episode

Ryan Coleman discusses the impact of interest rates and home prices on the real estate market in East Tennessee for 2026.

Interest Rates vs. Home Prices in 2026 — What Matters More? As we move deeper into 2026, one question continues to dominate conversations across East Tennessee: are interest rates or home prices having the bigger impact on today’s buyers and sellers? With rates fluctuating and home values holding steady in many areas, understanding how these two forces work together is critical. Should buyers wait? Should sellers adjust pricing strategies? And how do you make the smartest move in this market? On this week’s episode of Real Estate with Ryan, Ryan Coleman breaks down how interest rates and home prices are shaping the 2026 market — and what it means for you right here in East Tennessee. If you’re planning to buy, sell, or refinance, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 📻 Tune in Saturday at 11 AM on Talk Radio 92.3 FM / AM 760 WETR 📻 Also airing at 1 PM on News Talk 98.7 FM Ryan Coleman Founder | Broker | CEO Hometown Realty Voted Best of Knoxville 2017–2025 Proud Sponsor of the VOLS Dave Ramsey Top ELP YOUR TENNESSEE AGENT #RealEstateWithRyan #EastTennesseeRealEstate #KnoxvilleRealEstate #InterestRates2026 #HomePrices #HousingMarketUpdate #HometownRealty #TennesseeAgent

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Coleman

Topics covered

• Interest Rates
• Home Prices
• Real Estate Market
• East Tennessee

Keywords

• Housing Market Update
• Buyers
• Sellers
• Refinance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Real Estate with Ryan

Places: East Tennessee, Knoxville, TENNESSEE

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