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MarketWatch - Who Can Afford to Buy A House Right Now?

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Are We in a Recession?

The economy seems fine. And purchase demand went down 10%. So what is happening with buyers? Why are they not buying homes? Yeah, so as you mentioned, good news. I think the 30-year fixed rate mortgage today with a few points is down into the fives again. We haven't seen that in a while. That still allows for an affordable payment.

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