Why Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates May Be a Mistake for First-Time Homebuyers
First-time home buyers are biding their time, put off by high mortgage rates. But is that a mistake they'll later regret?
June 13, 2025 2 min read
First-time home buyers are biding their time, put off by high mortgage rates. But is that a mistake they'll later regret?
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