Housing market crisis: Mortgages stay high as sales drop and builders slash prices

The U.S. housing market is slowing nationwide as builders cut prices and buyers hesitate amid high mortgage rates averaging 6.58%. Over 25% of sellers reduced asking prices in June, with builder confidence and buyer traffic at historic lows. Home sales are dropping in key states, and economic uncertainty is causing buyers to delay purchases. Without significant rate relief, sellers must lower expectations as affordability remains a major challenge.

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