Big Drop in Mortgage Rates: Here’s Why It Doesn’t Help You

Tariffs triggered a surprise rate drop — here’s why it’s not enough to fix the housing crisis.

April 04, 2025

The housing market just threw us a curveball.

Thanks to a new wave of tariffs, mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point since last fall — a rare bit of good news for buyers. But don’t get too excited just yet...

🚫 Home prices are still hovering near all-time highs
⚠️ Nearly 70% of Americans still can’t afford a median-priced home
📉 Buyer activity is slowing in key markets like Miami, Jacksonville & D.C.

In today’s featured article, we break down:

  • Why mortgage rates dropped — and whether it will last

  • The real state of home affordability in 2025

  • What buyers need to know heading into the spring & summer housing season

  • Where prices are starting to drop (and why)

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