Housing Industry Urges Fed to Pause Rate Hikes As Market Strains Worsen
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Housing industry officials urge Fed to stop raising rates due to housing market strains.
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Officials warn more rate hikes could lead to a hard economic landing.
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Housing costs have surged amid low inventory levels. Home sales are down over 15% from last year.
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Fed rate hikes have exacerbated housing affordability issues. Mortgage rates near 8%.
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Groups ask Fed not to raise rates further or actively sell mortgage holdings until housing market stabilizes.
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