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Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%

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Struggling home buyers and the broader housing market in the United States face fresh challenges as mortgage rates approach 7%. Home shoppers who have been waiting for relief from rising borrowing costs may experience a prolonged wait, according to recent market developments.

The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan has steadily climbed for months, reaching a 14-month high of 6.76% last week. This ongoing upward trend continues to pressure prospective buyers and creates additional hurdles within the current real estate market.

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