Buyers are concerned about interest rates going up. If they rise to 5.5% from 3.5% on a $200,000 30 year mortgage, a home buyer loses $52,776 in purchasing power. This means that the buyer can only buy a home worth $52,776 less for the same payment. It's something to consider especially when rates are still low, but have been threatening to rise.
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