The housing market has been a waiting game in recent years. Americans watched rates peak at 7.76% in late 2023, then creep slowly downward to where they are today. Through it all, sidelined buyers have been hoping the right moment was just around the corner. Now, spring is here, and the wait may finally be worth something meaningful. As of mid-March,  mortgage rates on a 30-year fixed loan are slightly under 6%. With many mortgage lenders offering loans in the 5% range, it appears we're