Buy now or wait? House hunters fret prices, rates and prospects for economy

Is the real estate market slowdown a signal to buy or to wait? (iStockphoto)

By Jeff Lazerson | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com

UPDATED: May 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM PDT

Mortgage headwinds remain stubbornly high with this week’s Freddie Mac rate at 6.86%.

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Originally Published: May 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM PDT

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