Mortgage rates jumped again due to high inflation and stronger than expected consumer spending. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is nearing four percent, reaching highs we have not seen since May 2019. As rates and house prices rise, affordability has become a substantial hurdle for potential homebuyers, especially as inflation threatens to place a strain on consumer budgets.
Do you have other real estate questions? Please contact me at your earliest convenience. I’d be glad to assist you or someone you know!
Sal Soriano, REALTOR
972.281.7500
DFW HOUSING REPORT: JANUARY 2022