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'Housing Recession?' How the Beleaguered Real Estate Market Tells the Story of the Broader Economy

The Breakdown

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Home Builder Sentiments Continue to Fall

This week has seen just a barrage of info on the housing market that gives us a perspective on how this key industry is behaving. The average rate on a 30 year fixed mortgage is up to over six point three % as of this week. That's the highest level since two thousand eight and more than double the average rate a year ago. In addition to this month's specific rate hike, investors are also looking to see what guidance the fed gives about where they think the terminal interest rate will end up.

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