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Breaking: Mortgage rates hit 10-month low, boosting hope for beleaguered homebuyers

Mortgage rates hit a 10-month low Thursday, bolstering hope for a turnaround in what has been a sluggish real estate market. The rate could fall further if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates when it meets next month, as is widely expected. The 30-year rate is 6.58%, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, down from […]

August 14, 2025

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