Feb 2, 2026
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7 min read
The Fed held rates steady, markets pushed near-term cuts further out, and Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh added a new variable to the long-term rate outlook.
Jan 26, 2026
6 min read
Mortgage rates jumped after the holiday and then stalled, while new policy signals from Trump’s Davos speech added volatility without resolving the underlying supply and affordability pressures.
Jan 20, 2026
8 min read
December CPI capped rate relief, the Beige Book pointed to modest growth, and Fed speakers signaled patience as housing demand responded quickly to lower rates.
Jan 12, 2026
11 min read
Mortgage rates briefly hit 5.99%, the lowest level in about three years, as markets reacted to Trump’s affordability tweets and policy expectations.
Jan 5, 2026
9 min read
Mortgage rates fell to cycle lows while buyer activity held steady, setting a cautiously optimistic backdrop heading into mid-January.
Dec 29, 2025
Strong GDP growth met easing mortgage rates and rising inventory, leaving housing caught between better demand signals and stubborn affordability.
Dec 22, 2025
Cooling inflation, a softening labor market, and steady mortgage rates shaped a cautiously improving backdrop for housing last week.
Dec 15, 2025
10 min read
Mortgage rates held near 6.3% after the Fed’s December cut as Treasury yields rose late week. Central Ohio showed improving affordability with steady sales activity.
Dec 8, 2025
16 min read
Purchase apps hit new 2025 highs again as they push toward 2-year levels, while PCE data reinforced high odds of a December Fed cut.
Dec 1, 2025
14 min read
Rates held steady as Fed cut odds reached 87% and updated data shows December may offer two strategic paths for listings. Mortgage Apps hit a 2025 high!
