First-Time Home Buyers vs. Investors: David Still Beating Goliath in Some Markets, Says Report Across 30 metros, first-time buyers purchased 69% of starter homes in 2024. But investors remain a formidable foe. by Peter Warden in Real Estate December 5, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, December 5, 2025: Stale Inflation Data and Fresh Consumer Sentiment Figures Due Today Today's inflation report might easily send mortgage rates higher or lower. But we won't know which until we see the data. by Peter Warden in Rates December 5, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, December 4, 2025: Rates May Get More Volatile as Fed Rate Decision Nears. Or Possibly Not! The Fed will use every economic report it can to make the best decision possible when it decides whether to cut general rates next Wednesday. by Peter Warden in Rates December 4, 2025 4 min read
Can Unmarried Partners Inherit a Co-op Unit When One Dies? Two unmarried partners occupy a co-op unit. The one whose name is on the agreement dies, bequeathing it to the other. Some co-ops might still evict the bereaved. by Peter Warden in Real Estate December 3, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, December 3, 2025: Several Economic Reports Today Could Affect Rates After an economic-data famine, we're getting a substantial breakfast this morning. by Peter Warden in Rates December 3, 2025 3 min read
Not Just the U.S.: Most Economies Are Facing a Housing Crisis Stemming From Low Supply Housing crises exist in most developed nations. And most are eerily similar to ours. by Peter Warden in Economy December 2, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, December 2, 2025: Yesterday Was Bad for Rates November's auto sales figures are due out today. But there's nothing else on the calendar. by Peter Warden in Rates December 2, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, December 1, 2025: Some Data Today But It Could Still Be Quiet for Rates Today's purchasing managers' indices are unlikely to move mortgage rates far. But it's still possible other economic news could shift them. by Peter Warden in Rates December 1, 2025 3 min read