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Washington Post: Mortgage rates just fell below a crucial psychological threshold

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date March 14, 2026
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The difference from a 6 percent rate is tiny, but the appeal to customers is big.

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Housing Shock: The Cost of Investor Ownership Bans

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date February 24, 2026
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A prohibition on institutional investors could destabilize housing markets, but a targeted exemption can protect homeowners and renters.

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