housing affordability

Mortgage Rates Edge Up: What It Means for the Housing Market in 2025

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Introduction Mortgage Rates Edge Up – Mortgage rates in the United States have once again ticked upward, ending a five-week streak of declines. According to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has increased to 6.72%, up from 6.67% the previous week. Likewise, 15-year mortgage rates have climbed to 5.86% … Read more

Time to Stop Worrying About Mortgage Rates: What Homebuyers Should Really Focus On in 2025

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Introduction: A Shift in Perspective In today’s housing market, one topic dominates nearly every buyer conversation: mortgage rates. With headlines highlighting every uptick or dip in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate, many prospective buyers are stuck in a waiting game—holding out hope for that perfect, lower interest rate before pulling the trigger on a purchase. … Read more