Daily Market Updates: Mortgage Rates Slow Their Climb, but Buyers Still Face an Uphill Battle

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Mortgage Rates Slow Their Climb, but Buyers Still Face an Uphill Battle

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High rates have brought an early winter to the housing market. Given the challenging affordability environment, home sales are likely to dip in 2027.

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Zillow ResearchMortgage Rates Slow Their Climb, but Buyers Still Face an Uphill Battle

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