Why Home Prices Keep Rising Despite High Mortgage Rates • Learning With A Lender • Austin Clarence

Why Home Prices Keep Rising Despite High Mortgage Rates • Learning With A Lender • Austin Clarence

Author: D.J. Paris July 14, 2026 Duration: 40:02

Welcome to our monthly feature Learn With A Lender with Austin Clarence.

In this episode, Austin discusses how global events, inflation, and shifting oil prices are influencing mortgage rates and what that could mean for buyers and agents in the months ahead. Austin explains the latest Fed outlook – why home values continue to appreciate despite higher rates, and how to help clients focus on long-term wealth instead of short-term rate fluctuations. Last, Austin focuses on powerful loan programs for doctors, first responders, veterans, and self-employed buyers, showing how the right financing strategy can open doors that many people don’t realize are available.

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If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!

Austin Clarence can be reached at +1 650-906-2376 and aclarence@nexalending.com.

This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.


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