{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"#AskElla SHOW","title":"Not Ready to Buy? Here's What's Really Holding You Back","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1874,"description":"Still waiting for the “perfect moment” to buy a home? That delay might be costing you more than you think.\nThe truth: the market isn’t waiting for you — and it’s not crashing either.In this episode of Ask Ella Show, I sit down with Rochelle Peralta from Keller Williams to break down what’s actually happening in the Portland housing market heading into 2026.No hype. No headlines. Just real numbers, real buyer behavior, and real reasons people are still stuck on the sidelines.If you’re thinking about buying — or wondering if you should wait — this episode will give you clarity.🏡 In This Episode, We Cover: What it actually costs to buy an entry-level home today  Why lower-priced homes are still the most competitive segment Where interest rates are heading — and what it means for buyers  Why the market isn’t crashing (and likely won’t)  What types of homes are sitting — and why they’re not selling  How new construction is quietly reshaping inventory  The biggest financial habits holding buyers back  Lock vs float: when timing your rate actually matters  Real client scenarios and what’s working right now Most people are waiting for better conditions.\n Smart buyers are learning how to win in the current market.🎯 Want help building your personal strategy?\n 👉 https://www.fairway.com/lo/ella-gurfinkel-188161Drop your questions — and be honest:\n what’s actually stopping you from buying right now?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1JQmKKn11mPyRjv3aWoNIn5MGi7k846a3USRG5h__XY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNDdm/ZmY4NjcyYjU2OTdj/MmFjNGEyMjE1NDJm/MTIxMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}