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Just getting the big one out of the way: rates reached their highest levels since April 2020 in Bankrate’s latest survey, averaging 3.63 percent.
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Price is obviously a big factor for those considering a move, and as usual, California dominated the most expensive markets last month — though Boston did break in at number 4.
If you get a letter requesting to buy your home, you shouldn’t just agree to sell without doing some research and getting in touch with an agent.
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