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Mortgage rates have increased slightly but remain well below their peak in early March, when 30-year mortgage rates surpassed 6.7%. Rates are also expected to go down overall as the year continues.
While lower rates have provided a boost to homebuying demand, inventory remains tight. Those who are getting ready to buy a home should enter the process with lots of patience, and be prepared to make a lot of offers before getting one accepted.