Housing market faces headwinds as mortgage rates move above 7%

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HousingWire reports that mortgage rates have climbed to 7.12%, with the 10-year Treasury approaching 5% and oil prices adding inflationary pressure. The combination is squeezing both inventory levels and pending sales, which are now running up against stiffer year-over-year comparisons. For anyone tracking the cycle, the message is straightforward: capital has gotten more expensive, and the market is adjusting in real time.

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