Realtor.com exposes crucial housing market shift
When we think of the 2026 housing market, many of our minds immediately go to how dismal mortgage rates have been. The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.67% as of Aug. 13. That's a 0.09% increase from this time last year and 0.35% above the 52-week average. But my…
When we think of the 2026 housing market, many of our minds immediately go to how dismal mortgage rates have been. The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.67% as of Aug. 13. That's a 0.09% increase from this time last year and 0.35% above the 52-week average. But my…
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Why it matters
The report highlights a notable shift in the housing market linked to mortgage rate trends, which is relevant to credit professionals monitoring real estate financing conditions, but it does not indicate a material change in monetary policy or systemic credit conditions.
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Realtor.com exposes crucial housing market shift
When we think of the 2026 housing market, many of our minds immediately go to how dismal mortgage rates have been. The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.67% as of Aug. 13. That's a 0.09% increase from this time last year and 0.35% above the 52-week average. But my…