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Recently,mortgage rateshave begun to drop.

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Historically, lower interest rates mean more affordable housing, causing many to consider making a big purchase.

Some Buyers Wont Sell

Just because interest rates drop doesnt mean every property will suddenly be available.

Buying and selling propertiescan take a long time, meaning the market will take a while to shift.

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This, in turn, delays the effect of the lowered rates.

When rates are very low, its best to get a fixed-rate mortgage that lasts 15 or 30 years.

Currently, its difficult to predict if rates will continue to fall or if they will rise again.

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Because of this, Orman said to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage.

Adjustable rates rise and fall with the market, which can be a positive or negative for the buyer.

If you get an adjustable rate and it drops significantly, Orman suggested refinancing your mortgage.

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