Falling Home Prices Offer a Window as Mortgage Interest Rates Edge Higher

The spring selling season is seeing increasing inventory and lower home prices, according to the Realtor.com® Weekly Housing Trends report for the week ending March 26. Those factors combined favors buyers, but... Read more »
Mortgage rates are breaking higher — and things can get worse with Iran conflict

Mortgage rates are breaking higher — and things can get worse with Iran conflict

Oil prices Oil prices have been elevated since the start of this conflict, but so far the White House has been able to keep WTI mostly below $100. However, the longer this... Read more »
Amazon, Google, Microsoft Are Among Tech Giants Promising That Homeowners Won’t Pay Higher Electric Bills for Data Centers

Amazon, Google, Microsoft Are Among Tech Giants Promising That Homeowners Won’t Pay Higher Electric Bills for Data Centers

President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new pledge from some of the nation’s biggest tech companies, promising that homeowners won’t foot the bill for power-hungry AI data centers. Under the deal... Read more »
Mortgage rates are breaking higher — and things can get worse with Iran conflict

Will war with Iran send mortgage rates higher or lower?

Iran conflict Now, traditionally, when there was military conflict in the Middle East, people would expect money to flow into the U.S. dollar and the U.S. bond market as a safe haven,... Read more »
Rates Stay Below 6%, Will the Jobs Report Push Them Higher?

Rates Stay Below 6%, Will the Jobs Report Push Them Higher?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates, you’ll be happy to hear that as of February 11, 2026, they’re holding comfortably below the 6% mark. The average 30-year fixed mortgage... Read more »
Mortgage Refinance Demand Drops Weekly But Remains 117% Higher Than Last Year

Mortgage Refinance Demand Drops Weekly But Remains 117% Higher Than Last Year

Even as week-to-week mortgage refinance applications have seen a dip, the overall demand for refinancing homes is still massively higher, sitting at a staggering 117% increase compared to this time last year.... Read more »
Rates Stay Below 6%, Will the Jobs Report Push Them Higher?

Rates Edge Higher, But 30-Year Fixed Holds Near 6%

Let’s talk about where things stand with mortgage rates today, January 24, 2026. If you’re thinking about buying a home or perhaps refinancing an existing mortgage, you’ll be happy to hear that... Read more »
Mortgage Demand Falls as Rates Edge Higher Post‑FOMC Meeting

Mortgage Demand Falls as Rates Edge Higher Post‑FOMC Meeting

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 »
Rates Move Higher as Markets Brace for Fed Decision

Rates Move Higher as Markets Brace for Fed Decision

Today, December 10, 2025, is a day to watch because mortgage rates have seen a slight bump upward, influenced by Treasury yields as we all brace for the Federal Reserve’s latest policy announcement.... Read more »
Mortgage applications drop during holidays as rates move higher

Mortgage applications drop during holidays as rates move higher

Rising mortgage rates suppressed applications in the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) final mortgage applications survey index of 2024, released on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, application volume dropped significantly even with a seasonal adjustment to... Read more »