Market News October 17

Market News October 17

Hello {{ recipient.f_name }},Today's Market News:Buyers Keep Buying During ShutdownWhile some Americans are changing their shopping plans because of the ongoing government shutdown, most are moving forward with big-ticket purchases like homes and new vehicles.A new...
Market News October 10

Market News October 10

Starter Home Sales Hotter During AugustWhile property prices continue to edge up, this didn't deter first-time buyers earlier this year. During August 2025, the typical U.S. starter home sold for a record median price of $260,508, rising 2.2% from a year earlier.Sales...
Market News October 3

Market News October 3

How Government Shutdowns May Affect Your ClientsAs of 8:00 pm EST, September 30th, a government shutdown of federal agencies has taken place. Here's how it may affect your clients, especially those whose home financing is currently being processed.Clients applying for...
Market News September 26

Market News September 26

The Fed Cut Interest Rates...So Why Did Mortgage Rates Go Up?Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark lending rate to 4.00%-4.25%. While this resulted in record-high stock market numbers, mortgage lending rates didn't join the celebration.This is...
Market News September 19

Market News September 19

Mortgage Rates Drop to a Three-Year LowMortgage rates dropped sharply earlier this week, with the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropping to 6.13%. This is the lowest since late 2022."The overall set-up is reminiscent of September 2024 when rates were...
Market News September 12

Market News September 12

Loan Rates See Biggest One-day Drop in Over a YearLast week, the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped 16 basis points to 6.29%. This was in response to a weak August employment report.It's the lowest rate since early October 2024, and the biggest one-day...
Market News September 5

Market News September 5

More Ranchers' Heirs Ride Off into the SunsetHome on the range is becoming popular again, especially with the mega-rich, as more family-owned ranches enter the market. While the heirs to a homestead may decide that managing thousands of acres doesn't appeal, others...
Market News August 29

Market News August 29

Lower Mortgage Spreads = Lower Loan RatesThe gap between 10-year treasury yields and mortgage rates, aka the mortgage spread, has dropped to its lowest in over three years. This is good news for home buyers, as a lower mortgage spread translates into lower mortgage...
Market News August 22

Market News August 22

Buyer Opportunities On the RiseIf you're having a busier week than usual, you're not alone. The daily average mortgage rate dropped to its lowest level in nearly a year, moving more buyers off the sidelines. Clients who qualify for a 6.55% mortgage rate have gained...
Market News August 15

Market News August 15

Buyer Opportunities On the RiseIf you're having a busier week than usual, you're not alone. The daily average mortgage rate dropped to its lowest level in nearly a year, moving more buyers off the sidelines. Clients who qualify for a 6.55% mortgage rate have gained...