But still not back to pre-Great Recession peaks • The recent jump in mortgage rates since the election will drive down homebuyer affordability The majority of the top 100 housing markets across the country are steadily improving, with one additional state, Georgia, entering its outer historic benchmark range of housing activity, according to a new report Wednesday from mortgage capital provider Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) of Tysons Corner, Virginia.
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