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Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically<\/a>. Now they\u2019re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy.<\/p>\n

Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors<\/em> (NAR), explains it well by saying<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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\u201cMortgage rates dropped even further this week as two main factors affecting today\u2019s mortgage market became more favorable. Inflation continued to ease while the Federal Reserve switched to a smaller interest rate hike<\/strong>. As a result, according to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.31% from 6.33% the previous week.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
So, what does that mean for your homeownership plans? As mortgage rates fluctuate, they impact your purchasing power by influencing the cost of buying a home. Even a small dip can help boost your purchasing power. Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n
The median-priced home according to the\u00a0National Association of Realtors (NAR)\u00a0<\/em>is\u00a0$379,100<\/a>. So, let\u2019s assume you want to buy a $400,000 home. If you\u2019re trying to shop at that price point and keep your monthly payment about $2,500-2,600 or below, here\u2019s how your purchasing power can change as mortgage rates move up or down (see chart below<\/em>). The red shows payments above that threshold and the green indicates a payment within your target range.<\/p>\n
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This goes to show, even a small quarter-point change in mortgage rates can impact your monthly mortgage payment. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to work with a trusted real estate professional who follows what the experts are projecting for mortgage rates for the days, months, and year ahead.<\/p>\n
Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Mortgage rates are likely to fluctuate depending on what happens with inflation moving forward, but they have dropped slightly in recent weeks. If a 7% rate was too high for you, it may be time to contact a lender to see if the current rate is more in line with your goal for a monthly housing expense.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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