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High mortgage rates trap homeowners in place
Original: High mortgage rates are trapping homeowners in place, and making renovations harder to afford
Elevated mortgage rates are keeping many homeowners locked into their current homes, since selling would mean giving up lower rates and taking on far more expensive borrowing. The same high borrowing costs are also making home renovations harder to afford. Commenters are discussing how the rate environment is freezing both the housing market and home improvement spending.
Why now: Mortgage rates remain elevated, so the affordability squeeze on movers and renovators is a live concern for households.
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- High mortgage rates are trapping homeowners in place, and making renovations harder to afford · CNBC
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