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Average 30-year mortgage rates remained above 7% for most of last week, but they could start decreasing soon as inflation continues to slow.
In August, existing-home sales inched down a bit on a monthly basis and fell 15.3% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sky-high mortgage rates have kept many would-be buyers on the sidelines this year.