How Much Are Mortgage Rates Affecting Home Prices?

Aug 08, 2022, 07:00 AM

Mortgage rates ticked down to 4.99% last week but are still two full percentage points higher than a year ago, giving home buyers more leverage. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how the cooling housing market is causing sellers to revisit their playbook.

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Mortgage rates ticked down to 4.99% last week but are still two full percentage points higher than a year ago, giving home buyers more leverage. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how the cooling housing market is causing sellers to revisit their playbook.


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