Mortgage Rates Drop Fueling a Surge in Refinancing Activity in February 2026

Mortgage Rates Drop Fueling a Surge in Refinancing Activity in February 2026

The long-awaited drop in mortgage rates has sent homeowners rushing to refinance their homes in February 2026. This significant shift means that millions of you who locked in higher rates between 7.5%... Read more »
Alexander Brothers Still Face 10 Counts Linked to Sex Trafficking Despite Plan To Drop Some Charges

Alexander Brothers Still Face 10 Counts Linked to Sex Trafficking Despite Plan To Drop Some Charges

Federal prosecutors in New York are moving to drop some criminal counts against the Alexander brothers—two of them prominent ultra-luxury real estate agents—in their sex trafficking trial, citing concerns over suspected witness... Read more »
VA Loans Drop Below 5%, Fixed Rates Rise Slightly

VA Loans Drop Below 5%, Fixed Rates Rise Slightly

As of February 25, 2026, today’s mortgage rates are showing a slight upward tick but are still hovering comfortably near some of the lowest points we’ve seen in over three years, making... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Drop to a 3-Year Low — Is Now the Best Time to Refinance?

Mortgage Rates Drop to a 3-Year Low — Is Now the Best Time to Refinance?

When you see headlines about mortgage rates hitting a multi-year low, it’s a moment worth paying attention to, especially for homeowners. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has... Read more »
VA Loans Drop Below 5%, Fixed Rates Rise Slightly

Rates Drop to New Lows, Marking a Significant Shift

If you’re thinking about buying a home or looking to lower your monthly payments on an existing mortgage, you’re in luck. As of February 16, 2026, today’s mortgage rates are looking incredibly... Read more »
VA Loans Drop Below 5%, Fixed Rates Rise Slightly

Rates Drop Near Three-Year Lows, Boosting Borrower Hopes

If you’re even remotely thinking about buying a home or maybe refinancing the one you’ve got, February 14th, 2026, brings some fairly sweet news. As of today, you can snag a 30-year... Read more »
Texas Mortgage Rates Forecast for 2026: Will Rates Drop?

Texas Mortgage Rates Forecast for 2026: Will Rates Drop?

If you’re a Texan thinking about buying a home or refinancing in 2026, you’re probably wondering what’s going to happen with mortgage rates. Let me cut straight to the chase: Texas mortgage... Read more »
Will Rates Drop for Buyers?

Will Rates Drop for Buyers?

Thinking about buying a home or refinancing in February 2026? You’re probably wondering what’s happening with mortgage rates. If you’re hoping for those super-low pandemic rates, I’ve got some news: they’re likely... Read more »
Housing Tracker: Southern California home values drop in December

Housing Tracker: Southern California home values drop in December

Southern California home prices dropped again in December, capping off a yearlong skid that saw the average home value in the six-county region drop by more than $7,000. In December, the average... Read more »
VA Loans Drop Below 5%, Fixed Rates Rise Slightly

Rates Drop, Driving More Homeowners to Refinance

As of January 30th, 2026, I’m seeing mortgage rates that are a very welcome sight for many potential homebuyers and homeowners. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is sitting at an average of... Read more »