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Mortgage Rates Above 7% Push Home Prices Lower
Original: Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas
Mortgage rates in the United States remain above 7%, and the New York Times reports that some areas are now seeing home prices decline as a result. Higher borrowing costs are squeezing affordability, cooling buyer demand and putting downward pressure on prices in certain markets. The report is drawing attention as households and economists weigh whether the housing slowdown will deepen if rates stay elevated.
Why now: High mortgage rates are a live concern for prospective homebuyers and the wider housing market, so new reporting on falling prices is getting attention.
The New York TimesUnited States housing marketmortgage rates
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- Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas · The New York Times
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