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Is it a bad time to buy a home? Buyers say yes, data show.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026


Mortgage rates have risen, and the volume of home purchases has declined according to market data. Buyers cited the higher borrowing costs as a reason for delaying purchases.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-it-a-bad-time-to-buy-a-home-buyers-say-yes-data-show-ffa599d1?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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