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How to Time Your Houston Home Purchase Amid 6.5% Mortgage RatesMortgage Rates Hit 6.5%: The Ultimate Guide to Timing Your Houston Home Purchase Before Rates Rise Again

by Bill Bexley | Nov 19, 2025 | Real Estate News

Mortgage Rates Hit 6.5%: The Ultimate Guide to Timing Your Houston Home Purchase Before Rates Rise Again We’ve officially crossed the 6.5% threshold for mortgage rates, and Houston homebuyers are asking the same question: Should I buy now or wait it out?...

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