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title: "My primary concern is inflation: Fed’s Jeff Schmid pushes for higher rates as buyers choke on 6.69% mortgages. Turn the Fed’s move to your advantage"
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# My primary concern is inflation: Fed’s Jeff Schmid pushes for higher rates as buyers choke on 6.69% mortgages. Turn the Fed’s move to your advantage

A $400,000 mortgage now costs $185/month more than in February. Here's how to benefit from elevated rates.

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