The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 3.73 percent this week, the lowest level since November 2016 and a decline from 4.55 percent a year ago.

With the rate decrease, many Americans — even though concerned with the rising price of homes — are looking at home ownership.

Local Realtor Dominic Fonte agreed with Gary Rivers that now is a time to buy. He gave suggestions.

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