Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas NYT - Top Stories By: Gregory Schmidt 22 October 2026 at 17:26 The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas. © Celeste Noche for The New York TimesSellers are reconsidering market conditions and repricing their homes, which can give buyers an opening.
Everything Feels So Expensive. Here’s What’s Really Going On. NYT - Top Stories By: Natasha Sarin 21 October 2026 at 13:10 Whatever you call it, we can all agree this doesn’t feel good.