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When Will Mortgage Rates Drop? Mark Fleming | 2026 Housing Market Forecast
Is the 2026 housing market finally becoming affordable, or are we stuck in a "new normal" of high rates and low inventory? In this episode of the Real Estate Update, Paul Centopani sits down with Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, to break down the complex realities of today’s home financing landscape.Fleming provides a deep dive into why entry-level homes are the hardest hit and which regions, like the Midwest and Northeast, are defying national trends with 6-7% price appreciation. You’ll learn actionable strategies for navigating high mortgage rates, including the benefits of…
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