Metro East REIA
- Oct 22, 2023
- 1 min read

The Mortgage Rate Surge

We’ve had several posts about interest rates over the past few years. Today’s graphic from the Visual Capitalist reminds us that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has reached its highest level since 2002. They say that with rising home prices and tight inventory, affordability is now at its lowest point in history. Continue reading HERE...

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