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Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas

NYT > Business·October 22, 2026
Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas.

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