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Higher Mortgage Rates Will Hit Home Sales—Just Not Yet
Recent data indicates an uptick in home sales, a 1.5% rise in September, despite the looming pressure of increasing mortgage rates. While sales growth may suggest short-term resilience, the overall sentiment points to potential declines in the housing market as these rates take effect. This nuance highlights a critical macroeconomic dynamic: elevated mortgage costs may stifle demand going forward, setting the stage for a more pronounced slowdown in home transactions in the months ahead.