Higher Prices, Inflation Likely to Delay Rate Cuts

Fed policymakers need more confidence that inflation is steadily slowing to their target level before a rate cut. Interest rates affect mortgage rates.

What Data Suggests for 2024 Homebuying Season

Inventory is likely to rise this spring and throughout the summer on schedule with traditional seasonal trends. Buyers should target the late summer or early fall.

Mortgage Rates Are Actually The Highest Since Mid November

Wednesday's Consumer Price Index caused a brutally fast spike in mortgage rates.  It wasn't notable for taking us to exceptionally high levels (October 2023 was much higher), but it was one of the biggest single-day jumps.  Either way, it easily took the average lender back to highest leve

New VA Program to Provide 2.5% Home Loans

Thousands of veterans are facing foreclosure as pandemic-era forbearances end. The new loan program is only available to eligible veterans