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Here's Why Home Shoppers Are Second-Guessing Their Plans to Buy in the Next Year

By: Mary Ellen Cagnassola
Mary Ellen Cagnassola, expert in Social Security, retirement, housing, and Reporter at Money
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Mary Ellen (M.E.) Cagnassola joined Money as a reporter in 2022. She covers U.S. rent and real estate with a focus on market trends and affordability.
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Published: Jun 08, 2023 2 min read
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Prospective homebuyers aren’t feeling very confident about purchasing a home in a market plagued by inflation and high mortgage rates, according to new research.

A survey from Realtor.com and research firm Censuswide found that while the majority of home shoppers still hope to make a purchase in the next year, they’re also second-guessing their plans due to a variety of market conditions.