Is the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Set to Break into the 5% Range?

Is the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Set to Break into the 5% Range?

While the idea of breaking into the 5% range for a 30-year fixed mortgage rate is incredibly appealing, my read of the situation suggests it’s unlikely to happen in a significant way... Read more »
Prices jump 56% for Airbnbs in L.A. during the World Cup

Prices jump 56% for Airbnbs in L.A. during the World Cup

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 »
Bank of America Forecasts Two Fed Interest Rate Cuts in 2026

Bank of America Forecasts Two Fed Interest Rate Cuts in 2026

Bank of America Global Research is signaling a significant shift in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy down the road. They’re forecasting two interest rate cuts in 2026, specifically in June and... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 9 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 9 Basis Points

The mortgage refinance market is showing a slight uptick today, December 22, 2025, with the popular 30-year fixed refinance rate climbing by 9 basis points to 6.74%, up from last week’s average... Read more »
Why did the growth rate of housing inventory drop by half this year?

Why did the growth rate of housing inventory drop by half this year?

Weekly housing inventory data Housing inventory is now in its traditional seasonal decline for December, but the inventory growth story, which I was thrilled to see earlier in the year, has changed... Read more »
30-Year Mortgage Rate Predictions 2026 by Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com

30-Year Mortgage Rate Predictions 2026 by Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com

If so, you’re probably wondering what’s going to happen with mortgage rates. It’s the million-dollar question, right? Well, I’ve been looking closely at the latest forecasts, especially the 30‑year mortgage rate predictions... Read more »
Why Your Loan Payment Isn’t Budging Despite Recent Fed Rate Cut

Why Your Loan Payment Isn’t Budging Despite Recent Fed Rate Cut

It’s a common frustration: you hear on the news that the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, and you’re hopeful your loan payment might finally get a little cheaper. But then, when... Read more »
Jerome Powell Warns Fed Rate Cuts Won’t Fix Housing Market Troubles

Jerome Powell Warns Fed Rate Cuts Won’t Fix Housing Market Troubles

So, the Federal Reserve just nudged interest rates down a tiny bit, and you might think that’s great news for anyone dreaming of buying a home, right? Wrong. Fed Chair Jerome Powell... 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 Cuts Rate Today by 25 Basis Points in its Final FOMC Meeting of 2025

Fed Cuts Rate Today by 25 Basis Points in its Final FOMC Meeting of 2025

Well, the wait is over. The Federal Reserve, in its final meeting of 2025, has decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the new target range for... Read more »