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Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

As of April 9, Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate was 6.37%. This is nine basis points lower than last week, but just a quarter-point lower than this time last year ...