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Mortgage rates just fell below a crucial psychological threshold

The difference from a 6 percent rate is tiny, but the appeal to customers is big.

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Patrick M. BrennerMarch 10, 2026
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New Mexico knows Trump’s BLM nominee. Back away.

Former New Mexico Republican chairman Steve Pearce is the opposite of what the complex agency needs.

Originally published inThe Washington Post

Patrick M. BrennerNovember 18, 2025

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