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30Y Fixed: 6.76%
10Y Treasury: 4.96%
Spread (Mtg-T10): 1.80%
Fed Funds: 3.63%
Jobless Claims: live.bls.gov
Median Home Price: $420,800
Housing Starts: 1.42M
Existing Home Sales: 4.08M
Inventory: +22% YoY
Builder Confidence: 44
Mortgage Apps: MBA Weekly
Unemployment: 4.1%
Core PCE: 2.8%
HPI: +3.9% YoY
30Y Fixed: 6.76%
10Y Treasury: 4.96%
Spread (Mtg-T10): 1.80%
Fed Funds: 3.63%
Jobless Claims: live.bls.gov
Median Home Price: $420,800
Housing Starts: 1.42M
Existing Home Sales: 4.08M
Inventory: +22% YoY
Builder Confidence: 44
Mortgage Apps: MBA Weekly
Unemployment: 4.1%
Core PCE: 2.8%
HPI: +3.9% YoY
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Fed Meeting Preview: Rate Decision Impact on Mortgages — September 15, 2026}
Cash-Out Refinance Activity: Homeowner Equity Trends — September 15, 2026}
Affordability Index Update: Can Buyers Afford Today's Prices? September 14, 2026}
Pending Home Sales & Demand Signals — September 14, 2026}
Treasury Yield & Mortgage Rate Spread: Latest Reading — September 13, 2026}
Weekly Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect — September 13, 2026}
New Construction vs Existing Homes: Supply Gap Update — September 12, 2026}
Rate Lock Alert — Lock or Float Today? September 12, 2026}
Jobs Report & Mortgage Rates: Housing Market Impact — September 11, 2026}
Buyer vs. Seller Market: Who Has the Upper Hand? September 11, 2026}
Fastest-Rising Home Values: City Rankings as of September 10, 2026}
30-Year vs 15-Year Fixed Rate Spread — September 10, 2026}
Inflation & Mortgage Rates — Market Analysis September 9, 2026}
Refinance Watch: Should You Lock In Before Rates Move? September 9, 2026}
Home Prices Today — Where Are Values Headed? September 8, 2026}
Housing Inventory Report: Market Update — September 8, 2026}
Fed Policy Update: What It Means for Mortgage Rates — September 7, 2026}
Mortgage Rates Today — September 7, 2026}
ARM vs Fixed Rate: Which Makes Sense Right Now? September 6, 2026}
Days on Market Trending Down or Up? Buyer Competition — September 6, 2026}
Fed Meeting Preview: Rate Decision Impact on Mortgages — September 5, 2026}
Cash-Out Refinance Activity: Homeowner Equity Trends — September 5, 2026}
Affordability Index Update: Can Buyers Afford Today's Prices? September 4, 2026}
Pending Home Sales & Demand Signals — September 4, 2026}
Treasury Yield & Mortgage Rate Spread: Latest Reading — September 3, 2026}
Weekly Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect — September 3, 2026}
New Construction vs Existing Homes: Supply Gap Update — September 2, 2026}
Rate Lock Alert — Lock or Float Today? September 2, 2026}
Jobs Report & Mortgage Rates: Housing Market Impact — September 1, 2026}
Buyer vs. Seller Market: Who Has the Upper Hand? September 1, 2026}
Fastest-Rising Home Values: City Rankings as of August 31, 2026}
30-Year vs 15-Year Fixed Rate Spread — August 31, 2026}
Inflation & Mortgage Rates — Market Analysis August 30, 2026}
Refinance Watch: Should You Lock In Before Rates Move? August 30, 2026}
Home Prices Today — Where Are Values Headed? August 29, 2026}
Housing Inventory Report: Market Update — August 29, 2026}
Fed Policy Update: What It Means for Mortgage Rates — August 28, 2026}
Mortgage Rates Today — August 28, 2026}
ARM vs Fixed Rate: Which Makes Sense Right Now? August 27, 2026}
Days on Market Trending Down or Up? Buyer Competition — August 27, 2026}
Fed Meeting Preview: Rate Decision Impact on Mortgages — August 26, 2026}
Cash-Out Refinance Activity: Homeowner Equity Trends — August 26, 2026}
Affordability Index Update: Can Buyers Afford Today's Prices? August 25, 2026}
Pending Home Sales & Demand Signals — August 25, 2026}
Treasury Yield & Mortgage Rate Spread: Latest Reading — August 24, 2026}
Weekly Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect — August 24, 2026}
New Construction vs Existing Homes: Supply Gap Update — August 23, 2026}
Rate Lock Alert — Lock or Float Today? August 23, 2026}
Jobs Report & Mortgage Rates: Housing Market Impact — August 22, 2026}
Buyer vs. Seller Market: Who Has the Upper Hand? August 22, 2026}
Mortgage Demand Surges as Buyers Return to the Market
Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level Since September 2024
Housing Inventory Is Rising — But Not Fast Enough
Job Market Cooling: What It Means for Mortgage Rates
Rates Hit 11-Month Low as Fed Hints at Cuts
New Construction Is Filling the Inventory Gap
Fed Meeting Preview: Rate Decision Impact on Mortgages — September 15, 2026}
Cash-Out Refinance Activity: Homeowner Equity Trends — September 15, 2026}
Affordability Index Update: Can Buyers Afford Today's Prices? September 14, 2026}
Pending Home Sales & Demand Signals — September 14, 2026}
Treasury Yield & Mortgage Rate Spread: Latest Reading — September 13, 2026}
Weekly Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect — September 13, 2026}
New Construction vs Existing Homes: Supply Gap Update — September 12, 2026}
Rate Lock Alert — Lock or Float Today? September 12, 2026}
Jobs Report & Mortgage Rates: Housing Market Impact — September 11, 2026}
Buyer vs. Seller Market: Who Has the Upper Hand? September 11, 2026}
Fastest-Rising Home Values: City Rankings as of September 10, 2026}
30-Year vs 15-Year Fixed Rate Spread — September 10, 2026}
Inflation & Mortgage Rates — Market Analysis September 9, 2026}
Refinance Watch: Should You Lock In Before Rates Move? September 9, 2026}
Home Prices Today — Where Are Values Headed? September 8, 2026}
Housing Inventory Report: Market Update — September 8, 2026}
Fed Policy Update: What It Means for Mortgage Rates — September 7, 2026}
Mortgage Rates Today — September 7, 2026}
ARM vs Fixed Rate: Which Makes Sense Right Now? September 6, 2026}
Days on Market Trending Down or Up? Buyer Competition — September 6, 2026}
Fed Meeting Preview: Rate Decision Impact on Mortgages — September 5, 2026}
Cash-Out Refinance Activity: Homeowner Equity Trends — September 5, 2026}
Affordability Index Update: Can Buyers Afford Today's Prices? September 4, 2026}
Pending Home Sales & Demand Signals — September 4, 2026}
Treasury Yield & Mortgage Rate Spread: Latest Reading — September 3, 2026}
Weekly Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect — September 3, 2026}
New Construction vs Existing Homes: Supply Gap Update — September 2, 2026}
Rate Lock Alert — Lock or Float Today? September 2, 2026}
Jobs Report & Mortgage Rates: Housing Market Impact — September 1, 2026}
Buyer vs. Seller Market: Who Has the Upper Hand? September 1, 2026}
Fastest-Rising Home Values: City Rankings as of August 31, 2026}
30-Year vs 15-Year Fixed Rate Spread — August 31, 2026}
Inflation & Mortgage Rates — Market Analysis August 30, 2026}
Refinance Watch: Should You Lock In Before Rates Move? August 30, 2026}
Home Prices Today — Where Are Values Headed? August 29, 2026}
Housing Inventory Report: Market Update — August 29, 2026}
Fed Policy Update: What It Means for Mortgage Rates — August 28, 2026}
Mortgage Rates Today — August 28, 2026}
ARM vs Fixed Rate: Which Makes Sense Right Now? August 27, 2026}
Days on Market Trending Down or Up? Buyer Competition — August 27, 2026}
Fed Meeting Preview: Rate Decision Impact on Mortgages — August 26, 2026}
Cash-Out Refinance Activity: Homeowner Equity Trends — August 26, 2026}
Affordability Index Update: Can Buyers Afford Today's Prices? August 25, 2026}
Pending Home Sales & Demand Signals — August 25, 2026}
Treasury Yield & Mortgage Rate Spread: Latest Reading — August 24, 2026}
Weekly Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect — August 24, 2026}
New Construction vs Existing Homes: Supply Gap Update — August 23, 2026}
Rate Lock Alert — Lock or Float Today? August 23, 2026}
Jobs Report & Mortgage Rates: Housing Market Impact — August 22, 2026}
Buyer vs. Seller Market: Who Has the Upper Hand? August 22, 2026}
Mortgage Demand Surges as Buyers Return to the Market
Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level Since September 2024
Housing Inventory Is Rising — But Not Fast Enough
Job Market Cooling: What It Means for Mortgage Rates
Rates Hit 11-Month Low as Fed Hints at Cuts
New Construction Is Filling the Inventory Gap

Fed Meeting Preview: Rate Decision Impact on Mortgages — September 15, 2026}

Fed rate decision mortgage rates outlook: 30-year fixed at 6.76% and 15-year at 6.09% as the FOMC meets September 15, 2026 with the funds rate at 3.5-3.75%.

Refinance

Cash-Out Refinance Activity: Homeowner Equity Trends — September 15, 2026}

Cash-out refinance trends 2026 show 30Y fixed at 6.76% and NAR projecting 4% home-value growth, creating a strategic window for homeowners to tap equity.

September 15, 2026·3 min read
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Home Prices

Affordability Index Update: Can Buyers Afford Today's Prices? September 14, 2026}

September 2026 affordability index rises to 104.7 as median income of $106,800 supports a $410,700 home at 6.76% 30-year rates.

September 14, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Pending Home Sales & Demand Signals — September 14, 2026}

Pending home sales fell in July 2026 while existing-home sales hit 3.98 million in August; high rates and thin supply continue to weigh on 2026 demand.

September 14, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Treasury Yield & Mortgage Rate Spread: Latest Reading — September 13, 2026}

The 10-year Treasury yield sits at 4.95% while the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.76%, producing a 1.81% spread as of September 13, 2026.

September 13, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

Weekly Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect — September 13, 2026}

Mortgage rate forecast 2026 shows 30-year fixed rates averaging 6.4% in Q3 and easing to 6.0% by year-end, according to Fannie Mae, NAR and MBA projections.

September 13, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

New Construction vs Existing Homes: Supply Gap Update — September 12, 2026}

New construction homes 2026 now cost less than existing homes in most regions, with median prices at $403,200 versus $404,600 as builder incentives widen the gap.

September 12, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

Rate Lock Alert — Lock or Float Today? September 12, 2026}

September 12, 2026: 30-year fixed rates sit at 6.76% per FRED—lock or float? Latest forecasts and live data to guide your decision.

September 12, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Jobs Report & Mortgage Rates: Housing Market Impact — September 11, 2026}

Mixed June jobs data and steady 6.76% 30-year rates point to limited mortgage-rate movement through year-end 2026.

September 11, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Buyer vs. Seller Market: Who Has the Upper Hand? September 11, 2026}

September 2026 market data shows buyers gaining modest leverage while sellers still hold pricing power in most metros.

September 11, 2026·3 min read
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Home Prices

Fastest-Rising Home Values: City Rankings as of September 10, 2026}

Kansas City, East Orange NJ, and several Florida metros lead the fastest rising home values cities 2026, with 10-year gains topping 180% amid 6.71% 30-year mortgage rates.

September 10, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

30-Year vs 15-Year Fixed Rate Spread — September 10, 2026}

Current 15-year vs 30-year mortgage rates show a 67 bp spread; see the latest FRED data and what it means for borrowers on September 10, 2026.

September 10, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Inflation & Mortgage Rates — Market Analysis September 9, 2026}

September 2026 analysis shows how CPI shelter costs and Fed policy are keeping 30-year mortgage rates near 6.71% despite cooling inflation.

September 9, 2026·3 min read
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Refinance

Refinance Watch: Should You Lock In Before Rates Move? September 9, 2026}

Current refinance rates 2026 sit at 6.71% for 30-year fixed; see how recent MBA data and the 10-year Treasury spread shape the decision to lock or wait.

September 9, 2026·3 min read
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Home Prices

Home Prices Today — Where Are Values Headed? September 8, 2026}

September 2026 data show U.S. home prices rising only 0.8% YoY while inflation outpaces gains, leaving real values lower and mortgage rates at 6.71%.

September 8, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Housing Inventory Report: Market Update — September 8, 2026}

Housing inventory 2026 is rising as forbearance exits and new listings reshape supply; see latest months-of-supply data and mortgage rates for September 8.

September 8, 2026·3 min read
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Fed Policy

Fed Policy Update: What It Means for Mortgage Rates — September 7, 2026}

Fed holds rates steady in 2026; 30-year mortgage at 6.71% and 10-year Treasury at 4.77% suggest stable borrowing costs ahead.

September 7, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates Today — September 7, 2026}

30-year fixed mortgage rates today average 6.94% with a 7.01% APR, while FRED shows 6.71% on September 3, 2026; compare live rates across loan types.

September 7, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

ARM vs Fixed Rate: Which Makes Sense Right Now? September 6, 2026}

Compare ARM vs fixed rate today 2026: FRED shows 30-year fixed at 6.71% while 5/1 ARMs start near 6.33%, giving buyers a clear cash-flow trade-off.

September 6, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Days on Market Trending Down or Up? Buyer Competition — September 6, 2026}

September 2026 housing data show days on market rising to 67–70 in Atlanta and moderate buyer competition, giving leverage in Midwest and Sun Belt markets.

September 6, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Fed Meeting Preview: Rate Decision Impact on Mortgages — September 5, 2026}

Fed rate decision mortgage rates outlook for September 2026: 30-year fixed at 6.71 percent, 10-year Treasury at 4.77 percent, and the odds of a hike or cut at the next FOMC meeting.

September 5, 2026·3 min read
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Refinance

Cash-Out Refinance Activity: Homeowner Equity Trends — September 5, 2026}

Cash-out refinance trends 2026 show 45% of mortgaged homes now equity-rich, unlocking $3.2 trillion nationwide as 30Y rates sit at 6.71%.

September 5, 2026·3 min read
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Home Prices

Affordability Index Update: Can Buyers Afford Today's Prices? September 4, 2026}

September 2026 housing affordability data shows the index at 103.3, with 30-year rates at 6.71%—see which states improved and what it means for buyers.

September 4, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Pending Home Sales & Demand Signals — September 4, 2026}

Pending home sales fell in July 2026 as 30-year mortgage rates held at 6.71%, signaling continued cooling in the housing market.

September 4, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Treasury Yield & Mortgage Rate Spread: Latest Reading — September 3, 2026}

Latest 10-year Treasury mortgage rate spread data shows a 1.87% gap as of late August 2026, with 30-year fixed rates at 6.66% and the 10-year Treasury at 4.79%.

September 3, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

Weekly Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect — September 3, 2026}

Mortgage rate forecast 2026 shows 30-year fixed rates near 6.66% with modest declines expected by year-end; see the latest data and expert outlook.

September 3, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

New Construction vs Existing Homes: Supply Gap Update — September 2, 2026}

New construction homes 2026 now cost the same or less than existing homes in many markets, reversing a decade-long premium amid tight resale supply.

September 2, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

Rate Lock Alert — Lock or Float Today? September 2, 2026}

September 2, 2026: 30-year fixed at 6.66%—should you lock or float? Data-driven guidance on mortgage rate lock or float 2026.

September 2, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Jobs Report & Mortgage Rates: Housing Market Impact — September 1, 2026}

September 2026 jobs data and mortgage rates show how labor-market cooling could ease borrowing costs while still weighing on buyer confidence.

September 1, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Buyer vs. Seller Market: Who Has the Upper Hand? September 1, 2026}

September 2026 data shows a balanced market: 30-year mortgages at 6.66% and homes selling in 30–45 days with 1–3% price concessions give buyers modest leverage.

September 1, 2026·3 min read
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Home Prices

Fastest-Rising Home Values: City Rankings as of August 31, 2026}

August 2026 data shows the fastest rising home values cities 2026, with rates at 6.66% 30-year fixed and city-level appreciation trends.

August 31, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

30-Year vs 15-Year Fixed Rate Spread — August 31, 2026}

30-year fixed rates sit at 6.66% while 15-year fixed rates are 5.98% as of late August 2026, widening the spread to 68 basis points.

August 31, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Inflation & Mortgage Rates — Market Analysis August 30, 2026}

August 30 2026 analysis shows 30-year fixed mortgage rates at 6.66% amid sticky inflation, with the 10-year Treasury at 4.67% and a 199 bp spread.

August 30, 2026·3 min read
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Refinance

Refinance Watch: Should You Lock In Before Rates Move? August 30, 2026}

30-year refinance rates sit at 6.66% as of August 27, 2026; see whether locking today beats waiting for possible Fed cuts.

August 30, 2026·3 min read
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Home Prices

Home Prices Today — Where Are Values Headed? August 29, 2026}

Home prices 2026 are holding steady despite 6.66% 30-year rates; see the latest FRED data and city-level trends for August 29.

August 29, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Housing Inventory Report: Market Update — August 29, 2026}

Housing inventory 2026 remains tight despite modest gains; mortgage rates at 6.66% continue to limit supply and buyer activity.

August 29, 2026·3 min read
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Fed Policy

Fed Policy Update: What It Means for Mortgage Rates — August 28, 2026}

Fed mortgage rates 2026 remain anchored near 6.66% for 30-year loans after the central bank’s August hold; see how policy and the 10-year Treasury shape next moves.

August 28, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates Today — August 28, 2026}

Mortgage rates today show the 30-year fixed at 6.77% as of August 28, 2026, with 15-year and refinance rates also moving higher.

August 28, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

ARM vs Fixed Rate: Which Makes Sense Right Now? August 27, 2026}

Compare 2026 ARM vs fixed-rate mortgages using live FRED data—6.65% 30-year fixed, 6.51% 5/1 ARM—to see which loan structure saves money today.

August 27, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Days on Market Trending Down or Up? Buyer Competition — August 27, 2026}

August 2026 data shows housing market competition tightening in key metros, with San Jose homes selling in 9 days and San Mateo in 17 days amid 6.65% mortgage rates.

August 27, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Fed Meeting Preview: Rate Decision Impact on Mortgages — August 26, 2026}

Fed rate decision mortgage rates outlook for August 2026: 30-year fixed at 6.65% and 15-year at 5.95% as the FOMC holds policy steady.

August 26, 2026·3 min read
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Refinance

Cash-Out Refinance Activity: Homeowner Equity Trends — August 26, 2026}

Cash-out refinance trends 2026 show $18T in equity and 6.65% 30-year rates—see if tapping equity makes sense for homeowners this year.

August 26, 2026·3 min read
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Home Prices

Affordability Index Update: Can Buyers Afford Today's Prices? August 25, 2026}

Housing affordability 2026 shows modest gains as the index rises to 103.3, yet buyers still need $109,796 income to purchase the median U.S. home.

August 25, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Pending Home Sales & Demand Signals — August 25, 2026}

July 2026 pending home sales fell 2.3% as 30-year mortgage rates held at 6.65%, signaling continued demand weakness heading into August.

August 25, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Treasury Yield & Mortgage Rate Spread: Latest Reading — August 24, 2026}

The 10-year Treasury yield sits at 4.69% while the 30-year mortgage rate is 6.65%, producing a 1.96% spread as of August 24, 2026.

August 24, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

Weekly Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect — August 24, 2026}

Mortgage rate forecast 2026 shows 30-year fixed rates holding near 6.5% this week, with experts projecting modest declines to 5.9–6.0% by year-end.

August 24, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

New Construction vs Existing Homes: Supply Gap Update — August 23, 2026}

New construction homes 2026 now carry a lower median price than existing homes for the fourth straight quarter, narrowing the supply gap and shifting buyer value.

August 23, 2026·3 min read
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Mortgage Rates

Rate Lock Alert — Lock or Float Today? August 23, 2026}

Mortgage rates sit at 6.65% for 30-year fixed on August 23, 2026; find out whether to lock or float based on the latest FRED data and 2026 forecasts.

August 23, 2026·3 min read
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Economy

Jobs Report & Mortgage Rates: Housing Market Impact — August 22, 2026}

August 22, 2026 jobs report shows 92k job loss and rising unemployment, likely pressuring 30-year mortgage rates below 6.65% and shaping housing-market activity.

August 22, 2026·3 min read
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Housing Market

Buyer vs. Seller Market: Who Has the Upper Hand? August 22, 2026}

In August 2026, moderate competition and rising inventory give buyers leverage in most markets—see how rates, days on market, and negotiation room shape the balance.

August 22, 2026·3 min read
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Demand

Mortgage Demand Surges as Buyers Return to the Market

After a prolonged freeze, mortgage applications jumped 18% week-over-week as rates dipped and pent-up demand finally unlocked.

March 2026·4 min read
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Rates

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level Since September 2024

The 30-year fixed dropped to 6.47% this week — what moved the market and what it means for affordability.

March 2026·3 min read
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Inventory

Housing Inventory Is Rising — But Not Fast Enough

Active listings are up 22% year-over-year, but months of supply still sits below the balanced-market threshold. Here's where inventory is actually growing.

February 2026·4 min read
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Economy

Job Market Cooling: What It Means for Mortgage Rates

Rising unemployment claims and a softening jobs report are pushing rates lower — but a weak economy cuts both ways for the housing market.

February 2026·4 min read
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Fed / Rates

Rates Hit 11-Month Low as Fed Hints at Cuts

Fed Chair comments suggesting policy flexibility drove a rally in bonds and the sharpest weekly rate drop in over a year.

January 2026·3 min read
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Inventory

New Construction Is Filling the Inventory Gap

Homebuilders are stepping in where existing sellers won't — and offering rate buydowns that make new homes surprisingly competitive.

March 2026·4 min read
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