US Fed Rate Cut: Impacts on Mortgage Rates and Housing Market
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The Federal Reserve's recent quarter-point rate cut has led to a slight decrease in mortgage rates, but they are not expected to drop as significantly as last year due to various economic factors, including inflation and bond market expectations. While lower rates could improve affordability and stimulate the housing market, high home prices and other economic uncertainties continue to pose challenges for buyers and sellers alike.
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