15 Reasons to Buy a House Even With Rising Mortgage Rates

During the heart of the pandemic, mortgage rates repeatedly hit record lows. But things have changed dramatically. A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now comes with an average rate above 5.00%, higher than it's been in years.

That rate can be discouraging if you're thinking about buying a home. But you shouldn't let rising rates deter you from investing in real estate. In fact, there are 15 reasons you may still want to purchase, despite your home loan being a little more expensive now than last year.

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