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Hipoteca promedio cae a 6,06%, impulsando el mercado inmobiliario en El Paso

KVIA•Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:36 PM•CNN Newsource

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La tasa promedio de hipotecas a 30 años ha disminuido a 6,06%, el nivel más bajo desde septiembre de 2022, lo que podría revitalizar el estancado mercado inmobiliario. Esta reducción representa un ahorro mensual de aproximadamente $230 para los compradores, lo que podría incentivar la compra y venta de viviendas. A pesar de un incremento en la actividad de ventas, los precios de las viviendas continúan en aumento, con un precio medio de $405,400 en diciembre. Expertos sugieren que un mercado más activo podría beneficiar la economía local y mejorar la calidad de vida de los residentes, aunque no resolverá por completo la crisis de asequibilidad de la vivienda.

Key Details: • Tasa hipotecaria promedio a 30 años es de 6,06% desde el 15 de enero. • Ahorro mensual de aproximadamente $230 para un préstamo de $450,000. • Las ventas de viviendas de segunda mano aumentaron 5,1% en diciembre. • Precio medio de venta de viviendas de segunda mano fue de $405,400 en diciembre.

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