03-09-2026 20:36 via rismedia.com

Inflation, War Continue to Plague Housing Affordability

While some bright spots like declining home-price increases and increased inventory are helping some U.S. homebuyers, affordability challenges continue to keep many sidelined, with no major improvements on the horizon as tensions in the Middle East renew and inflation concerns linger.  This past week, rates reached a 13-month high at 6.71% for the average 30-year…
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