Realtor.com Analysis Outlines Financial Buffers Needed to Absorb Mortgage Rate Spikes

By Snejana Farberov · Realtor.com · 2026-09-22

A new report from Realtor.com suggests that prospective homebuyers must incorporate specific interest rate buffers into their financial planning to survive current market volatility. As 30-year fixed rates recently hit an 18-month peak of 6.95%, the analysis provides a mathematic

A new report from Realtor.com suggests that prospective homebuyers must incorporate specific interest rate buffers into their financial planning to survive current market volatility. As 30-year fixed rates recently hit an 18-month peak of 6.95%, the analysis provides a mathematic