Mortgage Rates Hit 7.49%, the Highest Level Since November 2023
The average 30-year mortgage rate has climbed to 7.49%, per the MBA, the highest in nearly three years. Treasury yields, oil, and debt worries are driving…
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U.S. Housing Market Faces New Test as August Existing-Home Sales Report Arrives Thursday
The U.S. housing market is back in focus Thursday as investors, homeowners, real estate professionals and prospective buyers await the latest reading on existing-home sales. The National Association of Realtors…
U.S. Home Deals Are Falling Apart at the Highest Rate in Nearly Three Years as Buyers Gain Leverage
The American housing market is sending another signal that the balance of power has shifted. Nationwide, 14% of U.S. home-sale agreements fell out of contract in July 2026, according to a…
Bond Yields Are Surging Around the World — And U.S. Mortgage Rates Could Be Next
Something significant is happening in the global bond market, and American homebuyers should be paying attention. Government bond yields are climbing sharply across the United States, Japan, Europe and other…
30-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2007 — And Homebuyers Could Feel the Impact
The U.S. bond market just flashed another major warning sign for borrowers, investors and the housing market. The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond surged above 5.2%, briefly reaching roughly…
Homebuyers Regain the Upper Hand—Even as Mortgage Rates Stay on a Rollercoaster
For the past few years, buying a home has felt like stepping into a bidding war where the rules were unclear and the stakes kept rising. But in 2026, something…
Mortgage Rates Jump This Week: What It Means for Homebuyers in 2026
Mortgage rates saw a noticeable jump this week, sending shockwaves through the housing market and raising new concerns for prospective homebuyers. After months of relative stability, the sudden rise is…
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