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It’s the 80s Again: Market Closely Resembles That of 40 Years Ago

“The average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate trended upward throughout September, approaching 8% in early October. Higher mortgage rates have a dual impact on the housing market–reducing affordability for buyers and strengthening the rate lock-in effect for potential sellers,” said Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American.

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