Foreclosures Hit a 7-Year High. Here's the Upside for Bargain Homebuyers Foreclosures are at a seven-year high, creating more opportunities for buyers looking for below-market deals. by Peter Warden in Real Estate July 11, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 10, 2026: Rates Inch Lower Despite Heightened Tensions in Middle East A mystery: Why did mortgage rates inch lower yesterday even as fighting in the Middle East continued? by Peter Warden in Rates July 10, 2026 4 min read
Gen Z, Millennials Make Up Two-Thirds of Purchase Mortgage Market People under 45 years accounted for most new mortgages in the second quarter, a recent record. by Peter Warden in Home Loans July 9, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 9, 2026: Continuing Escalation in Middle East + Russian Ban on Diesel Exports = Higher Rates As the conflict escalates over the Strait of Hormuz and Russia bans diesel exports, we're expecting higher mortgage rates. by Peter Warden in Rates July 9, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 8, 2026: Rates Under Threat from Escalation in Middle East Rising tensions in the Middle East could send mortgage rates higher. And Federal Reserve minutes and a U.S. Treasury auction could help or hinder. by Peter Warden in Rates July 8, 2026 5 min read
Should You Downsize in Retirement? Here's What to Consider Downsizing may seem like the natural next step in retirement, but be sure to weigh both the financial and emotional costs before making your decision. by Peter Warden in Real Estate July 7, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 7, 2026: Absent Economic Reports, War News Likely to Affect Today's Rates With no economic reports on the schedules, mortgage rates today will likely be driven by any consequential news, especially about Middle East peace. by Peter Warden in Rates July 7, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 6, 2026: Services Sector Performance in Focus The U.S.'s powerful services sector gets a health check today. by Peter Warden in Rates July 6, 2026 4 min read