#mortgage rates
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EconomyUS Home Sales Plummet to Lowest Point Since 2010 Amid Soaring Mortgage Rates
US home sales have fallen to their lowest point since August 2010, with a 5.5 percent drop in October, as mortgage rates remain above 7 percent. This challenging market is impacting both buyers and sellers, with first-time buyers making up a significantly smaller portion of sales.
Al Jazeera English|November 12, 2026
EconomyUS Mortgage Rates Surge to Three-Year High as Cost of Living Pressures Mount Before Midterms
US mortgage rates reached a nearly three-year high of 7.49 percent, causing applications to tumble as cost-of-living concerns impact voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026