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EconomySoaring mortgage rates and high prices put homeownership further out of reach

The rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has surged to 7.2%. Combined with prices near record highs, the increase is placing homeownership beyond the reach of millions of people.

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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-18 13:10Original

Soaring mortgage rates and high prices put homeownership further out of reach
Soaring mortgage rates and high prices put homeownership further out of reachEconomy