The Fed Keeps Benchmark Rate Unchanged
The Federal Reserve chose to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its April 29th meeting, maintaining a cautious stance as it evalu…
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What Is Home Equity? A Simple Guide for Homeowners
If you own a home—or are thinking about buying one—you’ve probably heard the term home equity. It’s one of the most important concepts in re…
Read moreLatest MBA Survey Reports Increase in Mortgage Applications
According to the latest survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage activity rose notably for the week ending April 17, 2026, drive…
Read moreInflation and Mortgage Rates
March’s Consumer Producer Index showed headline inflation rising 0.9%, a strong reading driven largely by higher oil prices, but it came in…
Read moreMarkets Shift Back to Possible Rate Cut Later This Year
Traders are increasingly expecting a Federal Reserve interest rate cut by the end of the year, with market-implied odds rising sharply to ab…
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The housing market in early 2026 has been volatile, with mortgage rates dropping to multi-year lows before rising again due to global events…
Read moreNAHB Reports Almost Half of U.S. Owner-Occupied Homes Were Built Before 1980
According to the National Association of Homebuilders, America’s housing stock is getting older, and that is creating a growing need for ren…
Read moreThe Fed Holds Rates Steady at March Meeting
The Federal Reserve kept their Federal Funds Rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% in an 11-1 vote, despite one official favoring a small cut. The…
Read moreExisting Home Sales and Oil’s Influence
U.S. existing home sales rose 1.7% in February to an annual rate of 4.09 million, beating expectations as lower mortgage rates and slower ho…
Read moreWeak Labor Market overshadowed by Rising Oil Prices
Recent employment reports show signs that the labor market is weakening. The Challenger, Gray & Christmas Job Cut Report showed nearly 50,00…
Read moreWaiting on Rates Could Cost You
One of the biggest challenges right now is that many people want to wait for interest rates to go down before buying a home. But it’s import…
Read moreCash Home Purchases Declined in 2025
According to Redfin, in December 2025, 29% of U.S. homebuyers paid all cash, down from 30.3% a year earlier and the lowest level the month o…
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