Factoid - Friday, February 27, 2026
Freddie Mac reported that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 5.98% over the week ended 2/26/26, the metric's lowest level since September 2022, according to The Wall Street Journal. Affordability has improved amidst lower mortgage rates. Data from Zillow revealed that a median-income U.S. household can now afford a home costing $331,483, the highest price since 2022.
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 11:07 AM

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