Stocks are up 118% since the 2022 low, but mortgage rates are back above 7%. Here is what oil, the Houthis, jobs and home prices mean for your monthly payment.
Published on 10/13/2026
CPI and PPI this week could move mortgage rates. See our September forecast vs. Wall Street and what it means for the 10-year Treasury and your payment.
Published on 10/12/2026
Skip the hype and AI fluff. Discover 2026-savvy, non-obvious ways to choose a Realtor who actually delivers results.
Published on 10/11/2026
Mortgage rates had their biggest one-day improvement in three months. What moved bonds, how oil affects rates, and the CPI and PPI reports to watch next.
Published on 10/09/2026
Mortgage rates rose, so why didn't home prices crash? Locked-in low rates, tight inventory and real equity explain it, and what it means for buyers.
Published on 10/06/2026
Waiting for 2% mortgage rates? See what would have to happen for rates to get there, why it's unlikely, and what makes sense for buyers today.
Published on 10/05/2026
Smart 2026 credit moves to help homebuyers protect their credit profile while moving and preparing for a mortgage.
Published on 10/05/2026
Since 2019 buyers have waited on rates, prices and a crash. See what mortgage rates and home prices actually did, and what waiting really cost.
Published on 10/02/2026
Mortgage rates just hit 7.6% as the 10-year Treasury reached its highest since 2002. See the four forces pushing rates up and what it costs you.
Published on 10/01/2026
