Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate on May 13 as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell. Warsh previously served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011 and will now lead the central bank during […]
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A ‘Complicated’ Economy:
Why Buyers Are Hesitating in 2026
The U.S. economy is sending mixed signals right now, and that uncertainty is shaping buyer behavior in a big way. According to Lawrence Yun of the National Association of Realtors, the economy is neither booming nor in decline—it’s somewhere in between. On paper, […]
Mortgage Rates, Fed Moves & What’s Next for Housing
Mortgage rates remain the biggest driver of today’s housing market — and expectations have shifted. Earlier forecasts suggested rates might average around 6 percent this year. Now, projections are closer to 6.5 percent, with the potential to reach 7 percent […]
Don’t Wait for the ‘Perfect’ Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates have been easing since late March, and that means more buyers will come back into the market. While it’s tempting to wait for rates to drop further, the reality is they move unpredictably — and small changes rarely […]
Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.21 percent as of December 18, 2025, down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.22 percent, according to the Freddie Mac. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.72 […]
Real estate is still the best long-term investment
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help […]
What’s next for home prices and mortgage rates?
If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates. You’re wondering what’s going to happen next. And if it’s worth it to move […]
Is your house on a Buyer’s Wish List this holiday season?
This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays? Some sellers with homes already on the market may even remove their listing until the new year. […]
3 myths that are hurting home buyers and sellers
There’s no denying that it’s a tough market, with challenges for both buyers and sellers. But myths and misconceptions floating around about this market and what’s going to happen next aren’t making things any easier. So what, exactly, are those […]
Are home prices going up or down? That depends…
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different […]
