30-Year Fixed Rate Holds Steady Around 5.98%

30-Year Fixed Rate Holds Steady Around 5.98%

As of February 4th, if you’re thinking about buying a home or looking to refinance your current mortgage, I’ve got good news: mortgage rates are offering a reassuring sense of stability. The... Read more »
Meritage holds its line as new-home demand turns inelastic

Meritage holds its line as new-home demand turns inelastic

There’s a version of this market where “buying sales” becomes the default operating system for nearly everyone. When that happens, the question stops being whether incentives rise. They do. The real question... Read more »
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Growing Pressure From Trump

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Growing Pressure From Trump

It’s the start of a new year, and the Federal Reserve has made its first big move – or rather, no move. In their January 28, 2026 meeting, the Fed decided to... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Rate Holds Steady Around 5.98%

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 »
30-Year Refinance Rate Inches Up, Market Holds Steady

30-Year Refinance Rate Inches Up, Market Holds Steady

If you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, you’ll want to know that on Sunday, January 4, 2026, the 30-year fixed refinance rate held steady at 6.66%, according to Zillow. While this might... Read more »
Out-of-state investment in single-family homes holds steady in 2025

Out-of-state investment in single-family homes holds steady in 2025

SFR Analytics defines out-of-state investments by comparing property deed locations with the mailing addresses of owners. A purchase is classified as out of state if the deed and mailing address are in... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Rate Holds at 6.15%, 15-Year at 5.57%

30-Year Fixed Rate Holds at 6.15%, 15-Year at 5.57%

Interest rates for mortgages and refinances on December 11th are sitting just a whisper above their lowest point of 2025, presenting a compelling opportunity for anyone looking to buy a home or... Read more »
Fed holds rates steady with inflation still running hot

Fed holds rates steady with inflation still running hot

The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) held its short-term policy interest rate steady at a range of 5.25% to 5.5% for a fifth straight meeting on Wednesday. “The Committee does... Read more »
Fed holds rates steady with inflation still running hot

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for a fourth straight meeting

The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) held its short-term policy interest rate steady at a range of 5.25% to 5.5% at its first meeting of the year on Wednesday.  The... Read more »
The Fed holds rates steady at final meeting of 2023

The Fed holds rates steady at final meeting of 2023

The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) held its short-term policy interest rate steady at a range of 5.25% to 5.5% at its last meeting of the year on Wednesday. It was the... Read more »