Homebuyers cancel sales at near-record pace as mortgage rates spike

Homebuyers are backing out of contracts at near-record rates, a potential sign of how higher mortgage rates are prompting buyers to rethink their plans. Nationwide, 14.5% of homes fell out of contract in September, according to Redfin data, the highest share on record apart from the early months of…

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