Rates Go Down Just Weeks After Topping 6.8%

Today’s mortgage rates, August 9, 2026, are easing a bit — welcome news after rates climbed as high as 6.8% by the end of July. The 30-year fixed has dropped to 6.51%,... 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 »
Hancock Park mansion Tops Last Week’s Luxury Contracts

Hancock Park mansion Tops Last Week’s Luxury Contracts

The leafy inner-city enclave of Hancock Park was home to the priciest residential contract in Los Angeles County last week.  The mansion at 344 South Hudson Avenue which has a $16.5 million... Read more »
Steve Wynn’s Beverly Hills Home Tops Last Week’s Contracts

Steve Wynn’s Beverly Hills Home Tops Last Week’s Contracts

There was no summer slowdown in the world of luxury real estate last week as two homes in Los Angeles County asking more than $40 million went into contract.  Billionaire gaming magnate... Read more »
Taylor Frankie Paul Enters Rehab Weeks After Buying  Million Utah Home

Taylor Frankie Paul Enters Rehab Weeks After Buying $1 Million Utah Home

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul has checked herself into rehab amid her ongoing legal battles involving her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, and ex-husband, Tate Paul. Paul, 32, who... Read more »
Serial Killer Joel Rifkin’s Home Gets Second Price Cut In Weeks

Serial Killer Joel Rifkin’s Home Gets Second Price Cut In Weeks

The longtime home of infamous New York serial killer Joel Rifkin has undergone its second price cut in as many months—mere weeks after it was put on the market for $825,000. Located... Read more »
30‑Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Rises Ending 3 Weeks of Steep Declines

30‑Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Rises Ending 3 Weeks of Steep Declines

The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has climbed back up to 6.30%, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). This modest increase puts an end to... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Jumps to 6.70%, Highest in Weeks

Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over Five Weeks

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market, you’ll be happy to know that today, April 18, 2026, presents an advantageous moment for mortgage rates. The widely watched 30-year fixed... Read more »
Mortgage Demand Sees First Rise in Weeks Driven By Lower Rates

Mortgage Demand Sees First Rise in Weeks Driven By Lower Rates

Mortgage demand shows a welcome uptick, signaling a potential shift in the housing market. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that total mortgage application volume rose by 1.8% for the week ending... Read more »
Opportunity Knocks: This Week’s Industry Hires And Moves

Opportunity Knocks: This Week’s Industry Hires And Moves

The industry shuffle continues, with teams and brokers going independent or returning to their roots. Here are updates from HomeSmart, The Agency and others. Every day, Inman gets a slew of announcements... Read more »