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The playbook for getting a mortgage below 6% as rates top 7%
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Us Housing Market
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Mortgage rates approach 3-year high as new applications plunge
Mortgage rates hit 7.28%, a three‑year peak, while new loan applications tumble, sparking fresh affordability concerns.
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Thinking about buying stocks instead of a home? The S&P 500 has blown away the housing market
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Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time in more than 2 years
US mortgage rates have surpassed the 7% threshold for the first time in over two years, driven by a significant rout in the bond market.
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Nearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week, as rates soared over 7%
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Mortgage Rates Higher Again Ahead of Fed
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US home sales slowest in more than a year as mortgage rates and prices climb
US home sales have dropped to their lowest level of the year despite housing inventory reaching a seven-year high.
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Home sales fall in August despite the highest supply in over a decade
Home sales declined in August as mortgage rates hit a one-year high, despite housing supply reaching its highest level in over a decade.
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US fixed 30-year mortgage rate climbs to highest since June 2025
US 30-year fixed mortgage rates have hit 6.85%, marking the highest point since June 2025 and driving a shift toward adjustable-rate loans.
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Demand for riskier mortgages rises again, along with interest rates
Financial markets and media outlets examine rising interest rates, Treasury yields, and climbing US mortgage costs.
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'The math does not lie': Why Austin only built 543 low-income homes while delivering 15,000 for the middle class
Disparities in housing development spark scrutiny as Austin delivers thousands of middle-class homes while low-income units stall.
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Home Prices Are Falling the Fastest in These Cities
Home prices are declining in 36 of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas as mortgage rates hit year-long highs and buyer demand cools.
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Will the housing market crash in 2026? Experts weigh in
Economists and analysts are debating the stability of the U.S. housing market in 2026 amid shifting demand and price volatility.
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New US single-family home sales slide in July, confidence dips in August
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There has never been a worse time to sell a home, survey says
A shocking shift in the US housing market has transferred power to buyers, though stagnant demand and falling prices signal potential instability.
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An economist flags a worrying sign of 'cracking' home prices with parallels to the 2008 meltdown
US housing market demand hits record lows, prompting warnings from economists over shifting market dynamics.
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Home sales slipped again in July as rising mortgage rates discouraged buyers
U.S. existing-home sales fell 1.7% in July to 4.06 million units as record prices and rising mortgage rates discourage potential buyers.
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The hottest ZIP code in the U.S. is on the North Shore.
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Foreigners are buying fewer U.S. properties, but luxury homebuilders still draw them in
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Americans face uncomfortable decision after housing market news
U.S. homebuyers are facing a difficult dilemma as home prices accelerate even while mortgage rates remain above 6.5%.
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly a year
US mortgage rates have surged to an 11-month high, with the average 30-year rate climbing to 6.58% amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran
US mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level since the beginning of the war with Iran, putting pressure on home buyers and refinance seekers.
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US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
US home prices have reached record highs despite cooling sales and rising mortgage rates, complicating the end of the spring selling season.
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The Great American Housing Shortage Is Finally Forcing a Search for Solutions
Severe affordability gaps and a persistent housing shortage are driving a critical search for systemic solutions across the US real estate market.