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Here's why the housing market is hurting so much this summer

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The U.S. housing market is facing a triple squeeze, CNBC reports: mortgage rates remain elevated, home prices sit at record highs, and buyers are feeling the strain. The result is fewer existing homes selling and a pullback in builder confidence.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/housing-market-mortgages-...

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