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30-yr fixed
6.82%
↓ 0.04 this week
15-yr fixed
6.14%
↓ 0.02 this week
Median home price
$407K
↑ 3.1% yr/yr
Inventory change
+18%
↑ yr/yr, easing
Updated weekly · Sources: Freddie Mac, NARBuying a home
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View all →Inventory is rising, price cuts are becoming more common, and some regions are showing real signs of softening. But mortgage rates near 6.8% are keeping monthly payments elevated. We break down where the data actually points.
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