Mortgage Rates Moderately Higher

Mortgage Rates Moderately Higher

It's been hard to find an interesting new angle on mortgage rates over the past 2+ weeks.  They've been remarkably flat during that time after falling precipitously in response to the November 10th inflation data.   Because rates are based on the bond market and...

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Rates End Week Little-Changed at Multi-Week Lows

Rates End Week Little-Changed at Multi-Week Lows

Bond markets will be closed for Thanksgiving tomorrow.  That means mortgage lenders won't be publishing new rates.  While markets are technically open for a half day on Friday, it's just as well to consider it part of a 4-day weekend.  Many mortgage lenders simply...

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News for Realtors

News for Realtors

The real estate market is changing every day. More than ever, these developments are producing confusion. What customers want is a professional who can make connections and clearly and simply explain their options. Agents that don't change to meet the demands of...

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Longest Winning Streak For Rates Since Late July

Longest Winning Streak For Rates Since Late July

Mortgage rates moved lower for an impressive 4th straight day.  That hasn't happened since late July, but there are a few caveats.  First off, while the streak may be the longest in a few months, it's not the biggest.  Rates fell at a faster pace at the end of...

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Sifting Through Ashes For Seeds Of Hope

Sifting Through Ashes For Seeds Of Hope

There's no way to sugarcoat the situation in the bond market and, by extension, the mortgage and housing markets. Rates have risen at a nearly unprecedented pace, ushering in one of the quickest cooldowns on record. One of the only ways to find hope in this...

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