I hope your week is going well! Between the Fed, the elections, and a busy jobs calendar, there is a lot happening, so let me sort out what matters most. Here’s Where Rates Stand Freddie Mac’s weekly average slipped again, down about a tenth of a percent to its lowest level this month, which gives
I hope your week is off to a great start! The Fed met this week, and the headline is a quiet one. Here is what it means for you. The Fed Held Steady, but Not Unanimously As expected, the Fed left its benchmark rate unchanged on Wednesday. The vote was 10 to 2, with two
I hope your week is off to a great start! After a bumpy few weeks, the market has found some welcome calm, so let me share what is behind it and one practical tip for homeowners. Here’s Where Rates Stand Mortgage rates improved sharply last week after touching their highest levels of the year. Freddie
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
