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August Mortgage Rate Predictions: Relief for Homebuyers?

Marco Santarelli

Potential for Homebuyers to Rethink Purchasing Strategies The increase in mortgage rates might prompt buyers to rethink their homebuying strategies. Here are a few strategies that buyers might consider: Opting for Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs) : While fixed-rate mortgages provide stability, ARMs can offer lower initial rates.

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Dave Ramsey’s 2025 Housing Market Predictions: Will it Crash?

Marco Santarelli

If you're holding out for mortgage rates to return to those sweet 3% days, Ramsey suggests it's time to adjust your expectations. The Mortgage Bankers Association indicated that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage peaked at around 7.79% in late 2023 and has since settled somewhat, sitting around 6.89% at the start of 2025.

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Lower Mortgage Rates Will Reignite the Housing Demand in 2025

Marco Santarelli

The Inventory Shortage While lower mortgage rates could make housing more affordable, inventory remains a significant roadblock. Many homeowners locked in fixed-rate mortgages before 2022 with historically low rates of 34%. A lower interest rate environment could significantly benefit this group.

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Housing Market Predictions 2025 by Dave Ramsey: Will it Crash?

Marco Santarelli

If you're holding out for mortgage rates to return to those sweet 3% days, Ramsey suggests it's time to adjust your expectations. The Mortgage Bankers Association indicated that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage peaked at around 7.79% in late 2023 and has since settled somewhat, sitting around 6.89% at the start of 2025.