Great Question, there are a few things you can consider:
It's clear the Fargo/Moorhead (and entire country, to be honest) 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it's also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): "Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%." Despite this difficulty, there are still things hopeful buyers can do.