Mortgage Rates Back Near Lows of The Week

We love it when a plan comes together. Heading into yesterday's Fed announcement, the hope was that a rate hike would reassure investors in longer-term bonds (like those that underlie mortgage rates). We also didn't expect that benefit to necessarily play out on the day of the hike itself (it didn't

Tight inventory helps Florida prices hold firm

Florida housing inventory fell by double digits in August, helping support prices even as sales slowed, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said.

Mortgage rates rise to highest level since January 2025

The rate on 30-year fixed rate mortgages rose to 6.95% from 6.76% last week, while 15-year rates increased to 6.26% from 6.09% last week, Freddie Mac said.

Seller impersonation fraud attempts rise

Fake sellers increasingly target vacant land and absentee-owned properties, prompting agents and title firms to strengthen identity checks.