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Homeownership Drifts Further Out of Reach as Rates Rise

Homeownership Drifts Further Out of Reach as Rates Rise
NYT Business Thursday 15 October 2026, 15:05 UTC By Sydney Ember 1 min read
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As mortgage rates rise, home builders will have to weigh the cost of construction with the likelihood that their homes will find ready buyers.

As mortgage rates rise, home builders will have to weigh the cost of construction with the likelihood that their homes will find ready buyers.
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