https://coastalhomesde.com/blog/ Real estate news and advice for buying a new home in Southern Delaware. en-us https://coastalhomesde.com/blog/mortgage-rates-top-7-percent/ https://coastalhomesde.com/blog/mortgage-rates-top-7-percent/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Mortgage rates hit 7.28% in October 2026. What it costs per month, how builder incentives and rate buydowns help, and a game plan for buying a new home in Delaware.