Fed Interest Rate Meeting Begins With a Hike on the Table

Fed Interest Rate Meeting Begins With a Hike on the Table

Federal Reserve policymakers will begin their two-day meeting to set interest rate policy on Tuesday, and for the first time in years, the outcome of the vote is a true mystery to... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops by 16 Basis Points Year-Over-Year

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops by 16 Basis Points Year-Over-Year

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is down by 16 basis points compared to this time last year. While this might seem like a small change, it can actually mean saving a good... Read more »
When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down: Not Until Mid-2027

When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down: Not Until Mid-2027

Mortgage rates aren’t expected to make a significant drop until mid-2027. Right now, and for the rest of 2026, we’re likely to see them stick around the mid-6% range, maybe hovering between... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Jumps to 6.70%, Highest in Weeks

30-Year Fixed Jumps to 6.70%, Highest in Weeks

If you’re looking to buy a home or thinking about refinancing, you’re probably wondering about today’s mortgage rates. Well, I’ve got the latest info for you. As of Saturday, July 25, 2026,... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 21 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 21 Basis Points

As of today, July 24, 2026, the average rate for a 30-year fixed refinance has nudged up to 7.14%, marking a 13 basis point increase from yesterday and a 21 basis point... Read more »
New Home Sales Tick Up in June Despite Elevated Mortgage Rates

New Home Sales Tick Up in June Despite Elevated Mortgage Rates

Sales of new-construction homes bumped up a bit in June, as median sales prices slid and gave buyers an affordability boost. Contract signings for newly built homes hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of... Read more »
Fed Officials Signal Inflation Crackdown Ahead of Next Rate Meeting

Fed Officials Signal Inflation Crackdown Ahead of Next Rate Meeting

In public appearances this week, a number of top Federal Reserve officials signaled a strict crackdown on sticky inflation, setting a hawkish tone ahead of the next policy meeting later this month.... Read more »
What It Takes To Buy a 0K Home at a 6.55% Rate

What It Takes To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.55% Rate

Rates surged this week to levels not seen in 11 months as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran continued ratcheting up with no resolution in sight, putting renewed upward pressure on... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rises Suppressing Buyer Demand

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rises Suppressing Buyer Demand

If you’re thinking about buying a home, the news isn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows right now. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has crept up to 6.55%, and this jump... Read more »
Buyer Demand Cools Amid Rising Costs

Buyer Demand Cools Amid Rising Costs

Mortgage rates have climbed again, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reaching 6.55% this week, causing many potential homebuyers to pause their search. The latest news from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage... Read more »