Mortgage rates are expected to stay above 6%.
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For 2026, expect lower mortgage rates but a still-tough housing market.
Why it matters: Homes remain unaffordable for many, especially younger people.
Why mortgage rates aren't expected to drop much further in 2026.
Mortgage costs could move lower in 2026 if employment slows. However some cuts to interest rates are already baked into mortgage…
With mortgage rates reaching a record high on Tuesday, traders also increase likelihood that rates will go above 6.8%.
Home prices and mortgage rates will remain elevated in 2026, but slower price growth and more supply in some markets will give…
Home prices are at the crux of the housing affordability crisis in the U.S.
Current mortgage rates are still near 7%.
