Arnold Tucker3 min read
A government shutdown could push mortgage rates lower or higher, and the missing economic data makes forecasting even harder. Here is what actually drives the swings and what buyers should…
Tommy Spencer3 min read
Mortgage rates have jumped 30 basis points since late February as the Iran conflict rattles oil and bond markets. Here's what's driving the move and what buyers should do next.
Tommy Spencer6 min read
Six stages stand between a house hunt and a signed deed. Here's a skeptical, step by step breakdown of pre-approval, underwriting and closing costs, including where fees can quietly creep…
Louis Fleming4 min read
A Fed rate cut doesn't guarantee cheaper mortgages, and waiting for lower rates can backfire by pulling more buyers into an already tight housing market.