Mortgage Rates Today, April 8, 2026: Iran Ceasefire Might Help Rates Fall. Fed in Shade? Federal Reserve minutes sometimes affect mortgage rates. But they might not today as the Middle East dominates the news cycle. by Peter Warden in Rates April 8, 2026 3 min read
Aging Homes, Rising Costs: Why Home Equity Is Becoming Essential Aging homes are driving up repair bills nationwide. With costs surging, tapping home equity is becoming a go-to solution for cash-strapped homeowners. by Peter Warden in Real Estate April 7, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 7, 2026: Lack of Certainty Continues to Make Rates Unpredictable Investors have no idea what's coming next. And that makes them skittish and markets volatile. by Peter Warden in Rates April 7, 2026 3 min read
Single Women Are Outpacing Single Men in Homeownership: Here's Why Single women now make up a powerful share of homebuyers. Here’s how changing finances, lifestyles, and longevity are fueling the shift. by Peter Warden in Real Estate April 3, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 3, 2026: Crucial Jobs Report Due This Morning Most months, the jobs report is the economic release most likely to affect mortgage rates. by Peter Warden in Rates April 3, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 2, 2026: Did Rates Pause at the Top of the Roller Coaster? Mortgage rates barely moved yesterday, ending a two-day run of worthwhile falls. Uncertainty again rules on Wall Street. by Peter Warden in Rates April 2, 2026 2 min read
The Counties Most at Risk of Declining Housing Markets Here are the county-level housing markets that posed the greatest threat to homeowners in the last quarter of 2025. Most are in Florida, California, and New Jersey. by Peter Warden in Real Estate April 1, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 1, 2026: No Fooling — Rates Might Be Beginning a Downward Trend Mortgage rates fell for a second consecutive day yesterday. Wall Street's starting to think the Middle East might settle down soon. by Peter Warden in Rates April 1, 2026 3 min read