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Behind the Housing Numbers: Mortgage Rates Are What Count
Housing Wire
Mortgage rates are down, but not enough for most borrowers
Mortgage rates continued the downward trend this week amid signs that the U.S. economy is cooling down due to the tightening monetary policy. The recent declines, however, have not been enough to convince borrowers to […]
Economy
Banking drama tightens screws on housing, offices
Higher interest rates and a loss of confidence in the banking sector have hit commercial real estate especially hard, with both the housing and office sectors poised to feel the chill. Why it matters: The jury’s still […]
Housing Wire
Mortgage rates rise again, but look poised to drop in the fall
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate continued its upward trajectory for the third consecutive week, rising to 6.96%, according to Freddie Mac. Since the last FOMC meeting in July, all eyes have been fixed on Thursday’s […]