Lower Mortgage Rates Bring Buyers Back

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As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.

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Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market