Buying a House? Lower Interest Rates May Not Be the Answer in 2024

Update: 2024-01-17

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I’m going out on a limb today to say: No, I don't think “high interest rates” are the problem in today’s housing market.

The “high interest rate” might be a bit of a red herring. So today, we’ll talk about how the current situation stacks up to years past, the strange upsides of higher interest rates, and the decision to rent or buy in 2024.

Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/rent-buy-2024

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Buying a House? Lower Interest Rates May Not Be the Answer in 2024

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Buying a House? Lower Interest Rates May Not Be the Answer in 2024