U.S. mortgage rates rose for a fourth consecutive week, climbing as housing demand waned. Despite recent expectations of relief from anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts, borrowing costs have continued to rise. Freddie Mac reported that the average rate of a 30-year fixed mortgage hit 6.54% by Oct. 24, 2024, a peak unseen since August. Although still below this year's high of 7.22% from May, the upward trend has started to weigh on homebuyers. Don't Miss: Warren Buffett once said, "If you don't