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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 8 MIN

Mortgage Rates Fell Over 2% — So Why Is Housing Still Unaffordable?

from Mortgage Rates Today | Housing Market & Fed News – The Rate Update with Dan Frio · host Dan Frio

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