A 1% drop in mortgage rates could add about 5.5 million households, including 1.6 million renters, to the pool of potential homebuyers by improving affordability. This decrease could lower monthly payments significantly, encouraging first-time buyers and current homeowners to enter the market. Certain metro areas could see up to an 8% increase in qualifying buyers, potentially boosting home sales and easing the affordability crunch.
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