https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meet-the-home-buyers-totally-unfazed-by-7-mortgage-ratesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meet-the-home-buyers-totally-unfazed-by-7-mortgage-rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meet-the-home-buyers-totally-unfazed-by-7-mortgage-rates#u150279Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:37:55 +0000Individual investors and second-home buyers accounted for 1 in 5 home purchases in September, representing the highest share in just over a year despite borrowing costs remaining above 7%. While elevated rates shrink overall buyer budgets and cost purchasers thousands in lost purchasing power, certain segments of the market continue moving forward. At the same time, specific cities across the United States are emerging as potential buyer's markets where house hunters may find increased leverage.Why it mattersElevated mortgage rates above 7% create a distinct paradox in the housing market,