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Affordability and mortgage rates hold key to housing market

Original: Affordability, mortgage rates hold key to housing market activity

Housing market activity continues to hinge on two main factors: affordability and mortgage rates, according to 9News reporting. With rates still elevated, buyers remain cautious and sellers face limited demand, keeping transaction volumes subdued. Analysts suggest meaningful recovery in home sales will depend on rates easing and home prices becoming more attainable for average households.

Why now: Elevated mortgage rates and worsening affordability are current concerns for buyers, sellers and policymakers watching the housing market.

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