Average 30 -year -old fixed mortgage rate is about 6.5 % At the press timeAnd the sale of the current home of June fell on one Nine months less. In fact, one of the seven potential deals in this month has decreased, according to Data From the National Association of Realors (NAR). In the meantime, home prices are still rising, which is 2 % higher than a year ago.
Basically, the real estate market is still a mess. And the hunters of the house are wondering if they will ever see relief, at least in the form of interest rates.
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Experts say this will happen, but it is not time for you to take your breath. When mortgage rates will be less than just 6 % when inflation rates will be lower than the purpose of 2 % of the feed. Melissa CohenRegional Vice President of William Raoes Mortune.
Cohen said, “It will also require a softening economy and a weak sector of employment, which reduces prices. Businessman. “Remember, bad news for the economy is good news for rates.”
It is expected that the rate for a minimum will remain in the middle of 6 % Next couple quarters And in 2026. According to Yahoo FinanceMany experts do not think that the rates will be reduced by 6 % in 2026, though Fanny May’s July prediction predicted rates will be close to 6 % in Q3 2026.
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Historically, at times of economic turmoil, prices have declined, such as the pandemic disease, when rates reached. Historical low of 2.65 %And great sadness, founder of the real estate financing platform, notes Yall Golon, Vault.
“Generally, in times of economic challenges, the economy is encouraged to mobilize,” Golon explains. Businessman. “One way to do this is to reduce interest rates to encourage consumerism – from cars to accommodation and everything between it.”
So what can home buyer do now? Barbara Corcourin has recommended to look at homes that have been a short time in the market and shopping in off-season (in winter, or after school season begins)-and do not wait.
She says the best time to buy is always “now”.
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