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Mortgage Rates Remain High as Affordability Challenges Persist
Mortgage rates near 7 percent are reviving comparisons to 1997, yet coverage suggests today's buyers face a different affordability calculus.
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Home sales in worst slump since the aftermath of the Great Recession
Home sales have fallen to a 16-year low, reaching levels not seen since the aftermath of the Great Recession.
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US home sales fall to lowest level since 2010 as mortgage rates soar
US home sales fall to lowest level since 2010 as mortgage rates soar
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The housing market is in 'a standoff.' Here's how to sell your home
The U.S. housing market is in a standoff as mortgage rates hold near 7.4%, leaving buyers and sellers at an impasse.
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Home Sales in October Plummet to 16-Year Low
U.S. existing-home sales fell 5.5% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.75 million, the slowest pace since August 2010, as mortgage rates surged above 7%.
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US Mortgage Rates Fall for Fourth Week, Lifting Home Purchases
US mortgage rates have declined for a fourth consecutive week, reaching 7.11% and triggering a 6.2% jump in mortgage demand according to coverage from Bloomberg and Realtor.com.
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Mortgage Rate Sharply Higher After Inflation Data
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to about 7.18% from a mid-October peak near 7.4%, though some outlets report rates climbing to 7.20% or 7.21% for the week ending November 6.
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Zillow Traffic Slides as High Mortgage Rates Freeze Housing Market
Zillow stock drops 15.6% and traffic slides as high mortgage rates freeze the broader housing market.
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Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
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Mortgage rates drop for the third straight week, but homebuyers are still leaving the market
Mortgage rates decline for the third straight week across the United States, yet homebuyers continue to exit the market.
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Australia hikes rates to 18-year high to fight inflation
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A key hurdle for homebuyers may stick around through 2027
Rising mortgage rates are creating a persistent obstacle for US homebuyers that may endure through 2027.
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The average 30-year US mortgage rate dips to 7.24%, the lowest level in more than a month
Average US mortgage rates fall to 7.24 percent, marking the lowest level recorded in over a month.
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Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas
Mortgage rates hovering above 7 percent spark intense financial debate and real estate pressure across the nation.
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Home Prices Are Starting to Fall in Some Pockets of the U.S.
Home prices begin to drop in select United States markets while half of homeowners remain locked into low mortgage rates.
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Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August
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Mortgage rates drop for the first time in 2 months, but demand still falls further
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Americans are struggling to buy homes amid rising costs
Pending home sales hit record and 25-year lows in September as Americans struggle to buy homes amid rising costs and mortgage rates topping 7%.
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Homebuyers get an advantage in dozens of US cities
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September data shows housing market in a deep freeze
September data shows pending US home sales sinking to a 25-year low amid high mortgage rates.
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Meet the home buyers totally unfazed by 7% mortgage rates
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The Treasury market has been acting weird lately
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Why buying a house feels so painful now
Rising mortgage rates have stalled U.S. homebuilding, turning house hunting into a painful, “deep freeze” for buyers.
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Home Sales Edge Up as Higher Rates Give Buyers More Bargaining Power
U.S. home sales face starkly mixed conditions as pending sales sink toward a twelve-year low while buyers find new bargaining power.
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High mortgage rates are deepening a ‘K-shaped’ housing market
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Stubborn Sellers Are the Last Thing Propping Up Home Prices
Stubborn sellers remain the primary force supporting home prices as mortgage rates climb and buyers vanish.
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Mortgage Shock Sends US Pending Home Sales to Near 12-Year Low
19 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Home Sellers Are Starting to Blink on Prices. That’s Bad for Builders.
Home sellers are lowering prices as inventory grows, creating a challenging market for builders amidst seven percent mortgage rates.
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US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate hits 7.40%, likely to further erode housing demand
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Treasury yields are lower after reaching multiyear highs, traders weigh latest bond auction
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Zillow predicts major mortgage rate, housing market change
Zillow forecasts a significant shift in the housing market as mortgage rates hold at 7.5%, potentially stalling homebuyer activity into 2027.
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Refinance demand is now half what it was a year ago, as mortgage rates rise again
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US Mortgage Rates Jump to 7.49%, Highest Since 2023
US 30‑year mortgage rates surged to 7.49%, the highest level since 2023, sparking buyer caution and rate‑lock advice.
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Americans hoping for an 08-style housing crash to afford a home are out of luck
Current economic indicators and rising mortgage rates suggest that a 2008-style housing crash is unlikely to make homeownership affordable for Americans.
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Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
Average five-year fixed mortgage rates have climbed to 6%, the highest level seen in over three years, as global bond sell-offs drive up borrowing costs.
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The playbook for getting a mortgage below 6% as rates top 7%
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Homeowners Are Clinging to their Below-4% Mortgages for Dear Life as Mortgage Rates Went over 7%
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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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Mortgage Rates Surge, Notching Largest Weekly Gain in Four Years
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Mortgage rates just hit 7.28%. But there are ways to get a lower rate
Average U.S. mortgage rates have climbed to 7.28 percent, marking the highest level seen in nearly three years.
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Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing, Leading Some Buyers to Riskier Loans
Mortgage rates climb as Treasury yields reach decades-high levels, prompting warnings about riskier loans and potential market breaks.
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Sellers Slash Prices at Historic Pace To Lure Buyers Sidelined by Mortgage Rates
Sellers cut prices rapidly to attract buyers sidelined by elevated mortgage rates, according to financial reporting.
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More homes, more price cuts
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Mortgage Rates Race Past 7.5% As Borrowing Costs Surge
Mortgage rates surge past 7.5%, marking a sixth straight weekly jump and tightening borrowing costs for homebuyers and refinancers.
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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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Prediction: A Stock Market Crash Is on the Way. Investors Who Do This 1 Thing Can Still Come Out on Top, Based on 155 Years' Worth of History
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High Gas and Rising Mortgage Rates Trouble Trump as Midterms Near
Mortgage rates climb and the lock-in effect strengthens as financial pressures mount ahead of the midterms.
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US consumer sentiment eases to four-month low in September
U.S. consumer sentiment has dropped to a four-month low in September, driven by inflation and rising costs for housing and fuel.
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Mortgage rates just keep climbing
Mortgage rates surpass 7 percent amid surging bond yields, deepening housing gridlock across the United States.
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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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US Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% to a More Than Two-Year High
US mortgage rates have climbed past 7 percent, reaching multi-year highs and putting intense pressure on the housing market.
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Nearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week, as rates soared over 7%
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US Housing Costs Rise Further Out of Reach Ahead of Midterms
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House prices survived the last interest-rate rise. Will they this time?
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US Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.97%, Highest In More Than a Year
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Mortgage Rates Higher Again Ahead of Fed
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30-year mortgage rate jumps to 7.17% — a nearly 2-year high
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What a Fed rate hike could mean for gold and silver prices
Markets track precious metals and borrowing costs as the Federal Reserve weighs additional interest rate hikes.
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Zillow reports crucial housing market shift for buyers
11 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Zillow predicts big mortgage rate, housing market change
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.