US mortgage rates decline to 6.74%, easing borrowing costs

TL;DR
The average 30-year US mortgage rate slightly decreased to 6.74%, but remains high, contributing to a sluggish housing market with record-high home prices and low sales, as elevated borrowing costs discourage homeownership and selling.
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