If you pressed pause on your home search last year, you weren’t alone. The market wasn’t exactly welcoming—low inventory, high prices, and unpredictable mortgage rates made it feel like the timing just wasn’t right. Waiting wasn’t just smart, it was realistic.
This year feels different. More homeowners are ready to make a move, builders are finishing projects, and buyers finally have more options. The balance is tipping toward choice and opportunity again.
And there’s good news on mortgage rates. After months of stubborn highs, they’re starting to ease. The Federal Reserve recently cut its benchmark rate by a quarter point, and we’re already seeing the effect. The 30-year fixed now averages about 6.26%, down from the mid-6’s this summer, with 15-year loans closer to 5.4%. That may not sound dramatic, but even a half-point dip can save hundreds of dollars a month on a mortgage. For many buyers who stepped back, this is the moment they’ve been waiting for.
Rates aren’t plunging back to the 3’s, but they are trending in the right direction. And in real estate, timing often matters more than perfection. Last year may have been the year to wait. This year feels like the year to act.
Which brings us to a home that perfectly illustrates what’s possible now. Priced at $1,079,000, 6595 Rhett Run in Cumming, GA is a newly built single-family residence designed for comfort, space, and style. Offering 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a powder room across 3,789 square feet, this Grace Plan by David Patterson Homes delivers elegance and livability in every detail. The home sits on a wide, tree-backed lot with pond views from the front and wooded privacy in back, all within Rhett Run—an intimate enclave of just six homes on two-to-three-acre lots. It’s the perfect blend of country living and Forsyth County convenience.
Inside, the home balances elegance with livability. Ten-foot ceilings create a sense of openness, and the kitchen is a centerpiece with quartz counters, stacked cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and a large island that brings everyone together. A butler’s pantry and walk-in pantry make storage effortless, while a mudroom with built-ins keeps daily life organized. The main floor also includes a private guest suite with its own bath and walk-in closet.
Upstairs, the owner’s suite is designed for retreat. A freestanding tub and walk-in shower provide spa-like comfort, while a private office and direct laundry access add everyday convenience. Each bedroom connects to a bathroom, so the layout works as beautifully for families as it does for guests. A daylight basement offers endless potential, and the three-car garage means plenty of space for vehicles, storage, or hobbies.
Life at Rhett Run isn’t just about the house—it’s about the lifestyle. This is a community designed for space, serenity, and connection to nature, not cookie-cutter density. Families will appreciate top-rated schools such as Matt Elementary, Liberty Middle, and North Forsyth High. Evenings can be spent on the covered back deck, enjoying the breeze and the peaceful pond view, while weekends are free for the kind of outdoor living that only acreage can provide.
The sales office is located at 6490 Mockingbird Road in Cumming, GA, with convenient hours for tours and appointments. This home is to-be-built, giving you the chance to select finishes and truly make it your own. That opportunity—paired with today’s shifting market—makes now the time to take action.
Don’t wait on “someday.” With rates easing and inventory growing, now is the moment to move forward. Call William Tracy at 678-578-6818 today to schedule your private appointment and start building your future at Rhett Run.