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Rates Hit Multi-Year Highs, But Buyers Are Finding More Room to Negotiate
I hope your week is going well! Rates have been the talk of the town, so let me share what is behind the headlines and where the opportunities are hiding. Here’s where rates stand: Freddie Mac’s weekly average jumped about a quarter of a percent last week, putting it nearly a full percentage point above
A Rough Week for Bonds, and Where Buyers Can Still Find Opportunities
I hope your week is going well! It has been a turbulent stretch for rates, so let me break down what happened and what it means for you. Here’s Where Rates Stand Mortgage rates climbed again, up roughly a quarter of a percent in just two weeks by Freddie Mac’s measure, and daily rates are
Why the Fed’s Hike Didn’t Send Mortgage Rates Soaring
Last week the Fed raised rates for the first time in three years, and I’ve heard one question more than any other: does that mean mortgage rates just went up? Let me clear that up. The Fed does not set mortgage rates. It controls the overnight rate, which has a quicker effect on HELOCs, credit
The Fed Just Hiked Rates, Here Is What That Actually Means for You
Hope your week is going well! It has been a big week for rates, so let me break down what happened and why it matters. Rates climbed for six straight days heading into this week’s Fed meeting, the sharpest jump we have seen since late 2024, and touched their highest point since early last year.
Rates Break Higher on a Global Bond Selloff, and Buyer Demand Finally Cools
Hope your week is going well! It has been an eventful week for rates and housing, so here is what actually matters for you. Rates ticked up to their highest point this year, and the bigger story is happening overseas. Bond yields in places like Japan and the UK have climbed to levels not seen
Bond Market at a Crossroads, and Buyers Are Gaining Room to Negotiate
Hope your week is going well! It has been a quietly important week in the mortgage and housing world, so here is what actually matters for you. The encouraging news first: rates eased slightly again this week, though they remain just above this year’s highs. Behind the scenes, a few things are lining up that
Rates Ease for a Second Week, and New-Home Buyers Gain Leverage
Hope your week is going well! There was a lot moving in the mortgage and housing world, so here is what actually matters for you. The encouraging news first: rates eased for a second straight week. If you have been checking day to day, you may have noticed some choppiness, and that is normal. Bond
Rates Ease for a Second Week, Here’s What It Means for You
I hope your August is off to a great start! I want to catch you up on some encouraging shifts in the mortgage and housing world, because this week actually brought some good news worth sharing. Rates eased for a second straight week, settling near their lowest point in three weeks after Wednesday’s inflation report
Market Shifts, Local Leverage, and What It Means for Your Next Move
I hope your week is going well! Between back-to-school and changing market headlines, I know how noisy the real estate world can feel right now. I wanted to pop in with a quick, clear look at what is actually happening behind the numbers so you can make informed choices for your family or your clients.
Summer Real Estate Realities: What Local Trends and Record Programs Mean for You
As we navigate the peak of summer, I want to bring you clarity on what is really happening in our housing and mortgage markets. The headlines love drama, but when we look beneath the surface, there are incredible opportunities for buyers, sellers, and industry partners alike. Here is your quick breakdown of what you need
