In a high-interest rate market, benefits of buying a home may include potential for lower home prices, as sellers may be more motivated.

1. Here are benefits of purchasing in a high interest rate market:

   
   

   1. Lower Home Prices: In a high-interest rate market, sellers may be more inclined to negotiate and lower their home prices, providing potential cost savings for buyers. 2. Negotiation Leverage: Buyers may have increased bargaining power due to decreased demand. A smaller buyers pool can motivate sellers. 3. Less Competition: High-interest rate markets may deter some potential buyers, resulting in less competition for available homes and potentially giving buyers more options to choose from. Remember the goal is to secure the asset. 4. Potential for Rate Decrease: While interest rates are high at the time of purchase, they may decrease over the life of the mortgage and buyers can refinance when timing is right. "Marry the house and date the rate".