Housing Market Spotlight: Lower-Priced Markets Stand Strong
Lower-priced metros stay resilient as demand cools amid elevated rates. This loans-focused update surveys July data a...
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196 articlesIran Conflict 2.0 Pushes High Mortgage Rates, Market Jitters
Renewed Iran tensions push Treasury yields higher and lift mortgage costs, threatening affordability for buyers and h...
Housing Market Weather Iran: Rates and Conflict Tests
As Iran escalates into conflict 2.0 and mortgage rates linger near the sixes, the housing market faces new tests. Thi...
Why Now Could Best Market Real for Real Estate Investors
As rates normalize and demand stays steady, the current moment offers a rare blend of yields and reliability. This gu...
Glut Inventory Way—How Should Investors Prepare for Loans
A growing glut inventory way—how should savvy investors respond when supply rises and loan terms shift? This guide br...
Mortgage Rates Jump Highest Near One-Year Peak for Now
Freddie Mac data show mortgage rates jump highest in nearly a year, with the 30-year fixed at about 6.55% as buyers w...
Pending Home Sales Fall in June as Rates, Prices Cool Market
June data from the National Association of Realtors shows pending home sales fall 5.4% month over month, reflecting a...
Warsh’s Plan Means It’s Time to Read the Bond Market
Fed policy under Warsh signals a shift toward real-time data, nudging markets toward the near-term bond curve. Morgan...
Won’t Believe Mortgage Rates: Why They’re Climbing Again
Mortgage rates are moving higher again, but the exact reasons aren’t what many homeowners expect. Learn the hidden fo...
Higher Mortgage Rates Push Applications Down Post Holiday
Mortgage applications fell as the 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.65%, the highest since August 2025. Refinance deman...
Can the Housing Market Still Grow with Rates Above 6.64%?
Mortgage rates sit above 6.6%, yet early 2026 data suggest the housing market still grow. This report breaks down wha...
Mortgage Rates Move Higher as Inflation Eases Today
Inflation cooled in June, nudging mortgage rates higher this week. Analysts say relief could be on the horizon as the...