Even with everything in the news, there are still people looking to buy homes. And it’s important to remember that real estate is very local and therefore not everything in the national news applies everywhere. Even mortgage rates will vary from place to place. I, for instance, would be concerned about Missouri mortgage rates instead of worrying about the rates elsewhere. So if you’re looking to buy or will be soon, you’ll want to check into home mortgage loans that are specific to your local area.