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Oct 16, 2026 9:48 AM
— Housing Market
A Generation of Young Millionaires Is Choosing Rent Over Ownership
The number of U.S. households earning at least $1 million and renting rose 229% from 2020 to 2024, with Millennials making up nearly half of millionaire renters. While millionaire homeowners also increased substantially, more high-income households—especially younger, mobile professionals—are choosing rentals for flexibility and to avoid tying up capital in expensive homes. Higher home prices and ... more
Oct 13, 2026 7:02 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Home Sales Rise Unexpectedly in September in Defiance of Surging Mortgage Rates
Existing-home sales saw a slight increase in September, rising 1.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.99 million, but remained down 2.2% year-over-year. Home prices climbed marginally to a median of $417,500, while inventory levels rose to 1.60 million units, marking the highest inventory since November 2019. Despite the wealth gain for homeowners, fatigue is evident among buyers and selle... more
Oct 11, 2026 4:23 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Will Remain Above 7% Through 2027, Top Economist Forecasts
Mortgage rates are projected to stay above 7% through 2027, according to economist Mike Fratantoni from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The rise in rates is attributed to high inflation, resulting in actions from central banks and increased Treasury yields. Currently averaging 7.40%, mortgage rates are at a three-year high, influenced by global economic factors and rising oil prices. The Federal... more
Oct 9, 2026 2:00 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Global Bond Markets Are in Meltdown—Here’s Why U.S. Homebuyers Should Pay Attention
The article discusses the impact of a global bond market sell-off on U.S. mortgage rates amid rising inflation fears driven by geopolitical tensions and government deficits. The 10-year Treasury yield has surged, leading to a significant increase in average 30-year fixed mortgage rates, which affects home affordability for buyers. Economists suggest that various structural factors, including eleva... more
Oct 8, 2026 9:00 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Hit New 3-Year High as Fed Official Says More Hikes Are Needed
Mortgage rates reached a new three-year high of 7.40%, influenced by inflation fears, a global bond selloff, and concerns about government deficits. Rates have increased for seven consecutive weeks and are expected to rise further as the Federal Reserve signals potential hikes to combat inflation. Despite a weak jobs report, the Fed's stance suggests a likelihood of rate increases, impacting the h... more
Apr 21, 2026 8:30 AM
— N/A
Pending Home Sales Increased in March Despite Rising Mortgage Rates and Gas Prices
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Apr 3, 2026 5:30 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
War and Rising Rates Can’t Slow the Spring Housing Rush
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Mar 24, 2026 8:30 PM
— Mortgage Lending
Fannie and Freddie Place Large Orders for Mortgage-Backed Securities
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Mar 17, 2026 3:30 AM
— N/A
Fed Meeting Begins as Iran War Complicates the Path for Interest Rate Cuts
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Mar 12, 2026 9:39 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Rise to 6.11% as Iran War Sparks Oil Shock
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Mar 9, 2026 10:30 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Stagflation Fears Threaten Spring Housing Market as Oil Hits $100 a Barrel
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Mar 2, 2026 10:30 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Iran Conflict Sends Oil Prices Up in Troubling Sign for Mortgage Rates
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Feb 24, 2026 10:30 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Four Years Into the High-Rate Era: How the Housing Market Changed and Why Prices Didn’t Reset
Mortgage rates began rising in January 2026, setting off a dramatic increase that reshaped the housing market. Despite the expectation that higher rates would cool demand and lower prices, the market instead adjusted along the quantity margin, with existing-home sales declining sharply and inventories rising. Prices increased despite the higher rates, leading to a housing affordability crisis. The... more
Feb 23, 2026 2:30 AM
— Mortgage Lending
The Housing Markets Positioned To ‘Unlock’ Fast if Mortgage Rates Plunge
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Feb 20, 2026 1:30 PM
— Mortgage Lending
Mortgage Rates Drop to 3.5-Year Low, Offering Buyers a Timely Boost
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Feb 19, 2026 6:30 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Plunge to Lowest Level In 3 Years
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Feb 18, 2026 11:30 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Homebuilders Hope Lower Mortgage Rates Will Lure Buyers as New Construction Falls
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Feb 18, 2026 6:30 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Mortgage Applications Today: Home Loan Demand Rebounds as 30-Year Rate Falls to 4-Week Low
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Feb 12, 2026 7:30 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Home Sales Nosedive in January Despite Easing Mortgage Rates
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Feb 12, 2026 6:30 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Drop to 6.09% After Better-Than-Expected Jobs Report
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Jan 31, 2026 4:30 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Has an Unusual Plan To Lower Mortgage Rates
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Jan 29, 2026 9:30 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Tick Up to 6.10% After Fed Hits Pause on Cuts
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Jan 26, 2026 11:30 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Trump’s Plan To Fix the Housing Market Has Problems, Morgan Stanley Warns
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Jan 21, 2026 6:30 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Mortgage Applications Today: Record-Low Mortgage Rates Spark Home Lending and Refinancing Surge
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