Home prices tell only part of the story. See how mortgage rates, property taxes and record insurance costs are changing home affordability in 2026.
Published on 09/14/2026
The short answer is yes.
Published on 09/14/2026
Trusted mortgage guidance for 2026 first time buyers covering preapproval, rate strategy, and compliance smart steps to close with confidence.
Published on 09/14/2026
Mortgage rates received some welcome relief after today’s Consumer Price Index report—but this is not an “all clear” signal.
Published on 09/11/2026
Oil moved above $100 a barrel, the 10-year Treasury yield broke above 4.9%, and mortgage pricing worsened across every major loan program this morning.
Published on 09/10/2026
Our September 2026 forecast for CPI, core CPI, PPI and core PPI — and the most likely Federal Reserve decision next week.
Published on 09/09/2026
Understand the key differences between condos and townhouses and how ownership structure can affect mortgage financing in 2026.
Published on 09/08/2026
Jobs today. Inflation next Friday. The Federal Reserve five days later.
Published on 09/04/2026
Mortgage rates moved from 5.99% to 6.90%. Here is the payment difference on a median-priced home, the $39,345 hit to purchasing power, the refinance checkpoint at 3.99% and 8.20%, and what has to change before rates meaningfully retreat.
Published on 09/03/2026
