Fortune June 27, 2026 • 11:06

The 30-year fixed mortgage was supposed to be predictable. Two costs quietly broke that promise - Fortune

By Sydney Lake

The 30-year fixed mortgage was supposed to be predictable. Two costs quietly broke that promise - Fortune

A new survey shows 40% of homeowners said they’ve considered moving because their property taxes have gotten so high.

Potential homebuyers tend to agonize over two things: mortgage rates and home prices. But thats not where the burden of homeownership ends. Its really just the beginning.Buyers will lock in a rate, s… [+5350 chars]

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