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Mortgage rates fell in May, mostly fixed rates

Sweden Herald

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June 26, 2026

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Brisbane Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

House values plummet to four-year low

A perfect storm of interest rate increases and property tax changes has led to the sharpest fall in national house values in almost four years.

The i Paper

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· Jul 9, 2026

Why I’m bored to death of being told mortgage rates were higher in your day

You can't compare current mortgage rates with the 14 per cent rates of the 1980s

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Jun 26, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Jun 26, 2026

Sydney Morning Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

Looks like I bought at the peak of the housing market, but that’s OK

My bank balance may disagree, but here’s why I’m not bothered by the fall in house prices.

NewsInEnglish.no

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· Jun 21, 2026

Real estate market slumps

Housing prices are expected to rise by just 3.5 percent this year, and the market for holiday homes has fallen as well. Brokers blame prospects for another interest rate hike, lots of property on the market and economic uncertainty created by a world in turmoil. “For sellers, it’s no fun to see prices falling and []

Associated Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

When is the best time to buy a house? What to know about mortgage rates

Mortgage rates play a big role in what you'll pay each month for your home. But with rates constantly changing, waiting for the "perfect" rate could mean missing the right opportunity to buy. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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Related coverage for "Mortgage rates fell in May, mostly fixed rates": Brisbane Times — House values plummet to four-year low. The i Paper — Why I’m bored to death of being told mortgage rates were higher in your day. The Hindu BusinessLine — The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Jun 26, 2026. Sydney Morning Herald — Looks like I bought at the peak of the housing market, but that’s OK. NewsInEnglish.no — Real estate market slumps. Associated Press — When is the best time to buy a house? What to know about mortgage rates