Rising mortgage rates slow home sales
The U.S. housing market faces a significant shortage of up to 5 million homes amid rising mortgage rates and decreasing affordability. Homebuyers are experiencing increased price reductions, a rise in active listings, and declining home contract volumes, while sellers are lowering prices to attract buyers. Despite recent progress, inventory levels remain below pre-pandemic figures, and higher mortgage rates are expected to further impact market dynamics.
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