| Source | Fox Chicago |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 21, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 21, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/how-much-more-expensive-is-buying-home-now-vs-5-years-ago-illinois |
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A ''For Sale'' sign is outside a residential home in Los Angeles, California, on
May 3, 2026. (Photo by Michael Yanow/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
#### The Brief
* * Mortgage rates in the U.S. have jumped from 2.77% on average to 7.28% since 2021, according to a new study fro...