Tax Basis Explained: The Tax Term Every Listing Agent Should Understand

Basis is the unglamorous arithmetic that decides how much of your equity you keep when the tax man comes calling, America Foy writes. Not a lot of real estate agents talk about... Read more »

30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 10 Basis Points

Today’s mortgage refinance rates, September 7, 2026, are down: the average 30-year fixed refinance rate fell to 7.10%, a 10 basis point drop from yesterday’s 7.20%, according to Zillow. It’s a modest... Read more »

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 34 Basis Points

On September 6, 2026, the national average for a 30-year fixed refinance rate went up to 7.31%, according to Zillow, which is a jump of 34 basis points from last week’s average... Read more »

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 13 Basis Points

The national average 30-year fixed refinance rate is 7.10% as of September 5, 2026, according to data from Zillow. This current rate is up 13 basis points from the previous week’s average... Read more »

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 8 Basis Points

Well, it’s August 18, 2026, and if you’re thinking about refinancing your home, the news is that the 30-year fixed refinance rate has nudged up by 8 basis points, settling at 7.05%... Read more »

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 10 Basis Points

Well, here we are again, keeping a close eye on those mortgage rates. Today, August 9, 2026, brings a bit of a nudge upward for homeowners thinking about refinancing. The popular 30-year... Read more »

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 18 Basis Points

If you’ve been thinking about refinancing your mortgage, the news today is that the 30-year fixed refinance rate has climbed by 18 basis points, landing at a solid 7.17%. This means it’s... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 7 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 7 Basis Points

If you’ve been thinking about refinancing your home, today might be a good day to take a closer look. As of August 1, 2026, the average 30-year fixed refinance rate has dipped... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 7 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 16 Basis Points

It’s a good day for homeowners looking to refinance their mortgages, as the national average 30-year fixed refinance rate has dipped to 6.88% as of Sunday, August 2, 2026. This marks a... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops by 6 Basis Points Year-Over-Year

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops by 6 Basis Points Year-Over-Year

Even though mortgage rates seem to be creeping up week by week, here’s a little secret: the big picture shows a slight dip. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is... Read more »