February’s Report Reveals Steady Inflation, Rates Unchanged
U.S. consumer prices rose modestly in February, keeping annual inflation at 2.4% with a 0.3% monthly gain. Analysts s...
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Mortgage Rates Steady Near 6.15% as Oil and Jobs Data Roil
Mortgage rates hold near 6.15% as oil and jobs data introduce headwinds for the spring housing push. The path forward...
Signs Emerge Thaw Housing Market Marks a Turn in 2026
A noticeable shift is forming in the housing market as early 2026 data show momentum building. Prices are stabilizing...
Optimal Blue: February Mortgage Rate Locks Rise 9%
February data show a 9% month-over-month rise in rate-lock volume as lower borrowing costs draw buyers back. Purchase...
Will Rising Prices Impact U.S. Housing Markets in 2026
Oil shocks push mortgage costs higher and could reshape homebuyer plans as energy bills rise. This report weighs how ...
Negative Jobs Report Keeps Mortgage Rates Calm as Oil Surges
February's negative jobs report keeps mortgage markets steady even as oil prices jump, signaling a data-dependent pat...
Best (and Worst) Housing Markets in America: 2026 Update
The housing market is a split landscape in March 2026: some areas surge with demand while others cool after sharp cor...
Opendoor Technologies Crazy Crazy Bet on Housing Finance
Opendoor launches a beta financing program offering below-market mortgages on homes listed on its platform, aiming to...
Property Taxes, Insurance Account Push Up Mortgage Bills
A national study shows property taxes, insurance account now comprise about 21% of a typical mortgage payment, intens...
When Timing Goes Wrong: The Cost of Waiting in Housing
Buyers who wait for the perfect dip in housing are facing rising rents and missed appreciation. This report breaks do...
Mortgage Rates Jump After Iran Strike Sends Markets Turbulent
A weekend military action in the Middle East pushed Treasuries higher and lifted mortgage rates, complicating spring ...
What Risk Could Mean for Builders, Rates and Spring Demand
As war risk escalates in early 2026, builders brace for higher loan pricing and thinner demand. This report outlines ...