Mortgage rates climbing back above 7% is hardly welcome news, but it is reshaping the housing market in ways that affect both buyers and sellers. The number of homes available for sale is increasing faster than it was at the same point last year. Interestingly, that growth is not being driven mainly by a surge in new listings. Instead, homes are staying on the market longer and selling more slowly.
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