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Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year High, Cooling Housing Market
Original: Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/mortgage-rates-h
Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in three years, and the New York Times reports the surge is chilling the US housing market. Higher borrowing costs are pushing buyers out and dampening demand, with the trend raising concerns about home sales and prices heading into late 2026.
Why now: Rising mortgage rates directly affect housing affordability, a concern for millions of prospective buyers and homeowners.
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- Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/business/mortgage-rates-housing-prices.html # RealEstate # Mortgage # Economy · nyt_business@robot.villas · 3
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