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Bonds are starting the new week in slightly stronger territory, but still well inside the prevailing trading range. There were no standout market movers over the weekend although tariff and trade-related uncertainty may be generally weighing on investor sentiment to some small extent. The econ calendar is very quiet throughout the week with Friday’s PPI […]
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If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little more. More homes hit the market. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing
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If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years. This moment marked a critical threshold. Now, rates are sitting in the
Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. Read More »
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news?
Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 Read More »
If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember… A great rate
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After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not a surge. But it is a shift – and it’s
The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 Read More »
A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they hit the 5s. Because who doesn’t want a better rate? But here’s the thing: that 5.99% number might not save you as much as you think. Affordability is
Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home? Read More »
The Federal Reserve just announced its second interest rate cut of the year and officially ended Quantitative Tightening (QT) following a mild inflation report. This move is already making waves in the housing market, creating new opportunities for both homebuyers and sellers. What This Means for Homebuyers With mortgage rates now hovering near multi-year lows,
What the Latest Fed Rate Cut Means for Homebuyers, Sellers, and the Housing Market Read More »
Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “. . .
Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Read More »
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest point in more than a year, and it’s already making an impact across the housing market. More buyers are re-entering the market and homeowners are re-evaluating their refinance options. Whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or simply want to stay prepared, this shift could open the door to
Weekly Real Estate Market Update: Mortgage Rates Drop to the Lowest Levels in a Year Read More »