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The Fed Kept Interest Rates Steady. Will Mortgage Rates Remain in the Low 6% Range?
The U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off 2026 by keeping interest rates steady. How will that impact the housing market?
Housing News
The Mortgage Lock-In Effect Is Fading: Will More Affordable Homes Will Go Up for Sale?
Fewer homeowners with mortgages are “locked” into their homes due to super-low interest rates.
Homebuyers
It’s Financial Wellness Month: How Buyers Can Get Ready to Buy a Home
The beginning of the year can be a great time to step back, take stock, and get financially organized before the spring housing market heats up.
Housing News
Will Cutting Interest Rates on Credit Cards Help More Americans Buy Homes—Or Make It Even Harder?
President Trump recently called on Congress to cap interest rates on credit cards at 10% for a year. He said this could help homebuyers save for a down payment. Could it backfire?
Homeowners
New Year, New Goals: How Your Home Can Help You Stick to Your 2026 Resolutions
For many, the new year comes with a long list of goals to achieve in 2026. But many people don’t realize that their home may help them achieve their resolutions.
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Housing News
Mortgage Interest Rates Remain Just Above 6%
January 22, 2026
While homebuyers and homeowners have been eagerly waiting for mortgage interest rates to drop into the 5% range, rates stubbornly remained just above 6%.
Homeowners
Homebuyers and Home Sellers Take Note: The 10 Fastest Growing Home Trends
January 23, 2026
Home design has long shaped what buyers want in a home and what sellers highlight when it comes time to list their property. Here is how to future-proof your home and lean into the design wave ahead.
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