Mortgage purchase application data Traditionally I don’t count the data from last two weeks of the year and first week of the new year due to the holidays, so last week was... Read more »
One year later and people are mad as hell. Open up a news story from this past Wednesday, the one-year anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton fires, and the answer to what,... Read more »
It’s a breath of fresh air for many aspiring homeowners: stable mortgage rates are starting to bring buyers back into the housing market in 2026, signaling a positive shift after a period... Read more »
It might sound a bit backward, but even with mortgage rates ticking down, fewer people are applying for home loans. This is the surprising trend we’re seeing right now, according to the... Read more »
On June 12, Peggy Orenstein’s inbox flooded with booking requests for her Inglewood Airbnb. The date seemed random, but after a quick search, the influx of interest became clear. It was exactly... Read more »
As of December 20th, 2025, today’s mortgage rates are holding steady, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.03% and the 15-year fixed rate at 5.42%, according to Zillow. While these... Read more »
Today’s mortgage rates are showing a welcome bit of stability. The national average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is currently sitting around 6.21%, a figure that’s thankfully lower than it was a year... Read more »
Mortgage applications dropped recently, mainly because interest rates ticked up a bit following a key meeting by the Federal Reserve’s policy group. It can feel like a bit of a rollercoaster, can’t... Read more »
Quick Read Homebuyer demand for mortgages remains near 2025 highs despite a slight weekly decline, with purchase loan applications up 19% year-over-year per the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey.... Read more »
New home sales grew over last month in the latest Census report, but homebuilders are now facing a supply issue — their inventory is building up. This is the reason why housing... Read more »