Mortgage Rates Unimpacted by New Executive Orders

Mortgage rates are driven predominantly by the bond market and bonds were able to clear up a few curiosities on inauguration day.  Specifically, traders expected multiple executive orders with several focusing on proposed tariffs.  While history suggests the conventional wisdom may be faul

Realtor.com® December Rental Report: Rents Continued to Fall as New Construction Outpaced Rental Demand

Uneventful Day For Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates are driven by the bond market and Friday was the least active day of the week for bonds.  There were no major economic reports to cause rapid changes in trading levels. As such, mortgage rates started out very close to the levels seen yesterday and most lenders didn't make any mi

Mortgage Rates Back Down to Lowest Levels in 2 Weeks

After having a great day yesterday, mortgage rates were able to add another "good" day today.  The net effect brings the average lender's top tier 30yr fixed rate back down to levels last seen on January 2nd, exactly 2 weeks ago.   Yesterday's key motivation was the palatable inflatio