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August home sales slip as mortgage rates hit year-long high

Zillow data shows August closings fell year over year as borrowing costs above 6.5% sidelined buyers and pushed demand toward rentals

August home sales slip as mortgage rates hit year-long high

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Zillow data shows August closings fell year over year as borrowing costs above 6.5% sidelined buyers and pushed demand toward rentals

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