Tag Archives: Buyer Leverage

Hot Inflation Rattled Rates This Week, But Buyers Hold More Cards Than Ever

By Victoria KelloggOctober 15, 2026Rates NewsBuyer Leverage, federal reserve, housing market, housing rates, inflation rates, mortgage market, mortgage rates, Pacific Financial Mortgage, Victoria Kellogg, Victoria Kellogg Gray

I hope your week is going well! This one has had some drama in the markets, so let me walk you through what happened and what it means for you. Here’s Where Rates Stand Freddie Mac’s weekly average rose about a tenth of a percent last week, its highest level in at least a year

Market Shifts, Local Leverage, and What It Means for Your Next Move

By Victoria KelloggAugust 7, 2026Rates NewsAffordable Housing, Buyer Leverage, federal reserve, Homebuying Tips, Housing Market 2026, Market Analysis, Mortgage Advice, Mortgage Market Update, mortgage rates, Pacific Financial Mortgage, Real Estate News, Real Estate Trends, Victoria Kellogg, Victoria Kellogg Gray

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.