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Read on for tips on all things home-buying: from refinancing a mortgage, understanding real estate taxes to finding the best place to live.

When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down for Home Buyers?

Real estate is cyclical. Out-of-reach mortgage interest rates characterize the mid-2020s. They’re so high that they’ve eclipsed the most expensive cost of debt seen throughout…

Jan 14, 2025 — By Olivia Elsher

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