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Mortgage Rates Drop: Will Housing Market Recover?

6/28/2025

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Mortgage rates decreased to 6.84% on June 26, a drop of 11 basis points since early June.
The Federal Reserve is contemplating rate cuts, though board members have differing views on timing.
Reduced rates may boost the struggling housing market, yet elevated home prices continue to pose challenges.
In May, the median existing home price hit $422,800, necessitating an annual income of $126,700 for affordability.

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Mortgage rates decreased to 6.84% on June 26, a drop of 11 basis points since early June.
The Federal Reserve is contemplating rate cuts, though board members have differing views on timing.
Reduced rates may boost the struggling housing market, yet elevated home prices continue to pose challenges.
In May, the median existing home price hit $422,800, necessitating an annual income of $126,700 for affordability.