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Mortgage Rates Flat at 6.80% Ahead of Critical Fed Vote

Good morning! Rates are holding steady today while the market waits on tomorrow's big event: the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Here's what's happening and what to watch before Wednesday afternoon.

Published on 07/28/2026

This Week's Mortgage Rate Outlook: Rates Down, Fed Decision Ahead

Good morning! A ceasefire between the US and Iran is cooling oil prices and bond yields today, giving mortgage rates a modest break heading into this week's Federal Reserve meeting. Here's what's moving the market and what it means for you.

Published on 07/27/2026

Should You Sell Your Current Home Before Buying a New One?

Should you sell your current home before buying your next one? Learn the pros, cons, financing options, and key factors that can help you make the best move for your financial situation.

Published on 07/27/2026

Mortgage Rates Just Hit 11-Month High — Here's What Happens Next

The move is coming from outside the housing world entirely — oil prices spiking on Middle East tensions and bond yields following them higher. Here's what's happening and what it means for you.

Published on 07/23/2026

Why Mortgage Rates Just Jumped to 6.75% (It's Not the Fed)

Mortgage rates moved higher again this morning, marking the fifth straight day of increases.

Published on 07/22/2026

Mortgage Rates Hit 6.71% as Iran War Shakes Markets — 94

Mortgage Rates Hit 6.71% as Iran War Shakes Markets — 94

Published on 07/21/2026

Top Real Estate Influencers Got Housing Wrong Since 2022 — And They’re Still Wrong

Top real estate influencers have been warning about a housing crash since 2022 — but the national collapse never showed up. In this deep dive, we look at how some of the loudest housing voices kept pushing crash predictions, affordability doom, unemployment fears, and market-collapse headlines while the actual data told a very different story. The question is simple: how did they get it this wrong, and why are they still saying it?

Published on 07/20/2026

Fed Meeting Preview: What Could Move Mortgage Rates?

Will the Fed change rates next week? See what the latest inflation, employment, and oil-price data could mean for mortgage rates and homebuyers.

Published on 07/20/2026

Hazard Insurance vs Homeowners Insurance

Learn the difference between hazard insurance and homeowners insurance, what lenders require, what each policy covers, and how understanding both helps prevent closing day surprises.

Published on 07/20/2026