Easing Costs and Strong Consumer Spending Set to Shape U.S. Housing Market and Mortgage Rates in 2026
With the new year underway, homebuyers and those looking to refinance will be watching what could shape sales and mortgage [...]
Housing Sector News as 2025 Comes to a Close
As 2025 draws to a close, the housing sector has shown encouraging resilience. Home sales have held steady, prices [...]
What Are the 4 C’s of Mortgage Lending?
Question: What are the 4 C's lenders use to qualify borrowers' for a mortgage? Answer: When applying for a [...]
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the second consecutive meeting on Wednesday, cutting the federal funds rate by [...]
Fall Housing Market: Rising Inventory, Potential Rate Cuts, and Key Economic Data
With summer fading into fall, there are several key factors to watch that could impact the housing industry insofar [...]
Soft Labor Market Hints at Fed Rate Cut and Lower Mortgages
A softening labor market in July has boosted the chances of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [...]
Mortgage Rate Lock: When and Why To Lock Your Interest Rate
After months of hunting for the right property, you've finally found the one and been approved for a home [...]
Rates Set to Ease: A Brighter Outlook for Homebuyers in 2025-2026
Home borrowing costs have lingered just below 7% for the 30-year fixed rate for over a year, excluding some [...]
What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Buying a Home at an Auction?
Question: Is buying a home at auction a smart move or a risky one? Answer: Property auctions can offer [...]
Rates, Inflation, Oil and Geopolitical Tensions
Mortgage rates, inflation, oil prices, and geopolitical tensions are among the many factors that U.S. capital markets, the Federal [...]