How to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rate in 2026
Published on 01/02/2026
A holiday-week catch-up: light trading kept markets mostly sideways, but the average 30-year fixed edged to near two-month lows as bonds got a small lift from Europe and pending home sales improved.
Published on 12/30/2025
US Housing Supply and Demand: 2025 and Beyond
Published on 12/19/2025
Believe it or not, a rate decision in Japan can influence the mortgage rate you qualify for here at home. In this video, I explain how global money flows work, why investors may start pulling money out of U.S. bonds, and what that could mean for homeowners and homebuyers moving forward.
Published on 12/19/2025
A first-lien HELOC replaces your mortgage with a flexible line of credit. This quick breakdown explains the guidelines, equity requirements, and why some homeowners are choosing this option instead of refinancing.
Published on 12/18/2025
Inflation slowed in November after peaking earlier this fall. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates and what homebuyers should watch next.
Published on 12/18/2025
Prices are flat. Rates are lower. Affordability is still broken. Here’s my 2026 housing forecast, breaking down prices, taxes, insurance, and the markets that actually make sense heading into next year.
Published on 12/16/2025
The Fed cut rates by 0.25% and ended quantitative tightening, but the real story for the average 30-year fixed is in the dot plot and Powell’s comments. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates and homebuyers.
Published on 12/10/2025
