How Tariffs Could Affect Home Construction and Renovation Costs
The government says it wants homes to cost less. But its tariffs may push up housings costs.
October 8, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 8, 2025: Today's Fed Minutes Might Move Rates
Mortgage rates sometimes move in response to the Federal Reserve's publication of its meeting minutes. Other times, those rates are unaffected.
October 8, 2025 3 min read
Homebuyers Suddenly Care About Energy Efficiency, But Not Due to Climate Change
A new report suggests home buyers are focusing much more on homes with low utility bills. Suddenly, energy efficiency is important.
October 7, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 7, 2025: Higher Rates Because French Prime Minister Resigned
Mortgage rates nudged modestly higher yesterday on developments in France.
October 7, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 6, 2025: This Week's a Virtual Desert for Economic Reports
Unless the government shutdown ends sooner than looks likely, we're likely to see just one economic report with the potential to move mortgage rates this week.
October 6, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 3, 2025: Rates Have Been Barely Moving, But Data Due This Morning Might Change That
So far, the government shutdown has left mortgage rates literally unmoved. Might this morning's purchasing managers' index change that?
October 3, 2025 3 min read
How The Government Shutdown Might Affect Mortgage Rates
Most government shutdowns have minimal effects on mortgage rates. But some think the current one could be different.
October 2, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 2, 2025: Rates Steady Despite Poor Employment Data
Despite a poor employment report, mortgage rates barely budged yesterday. How come?
October 2, 2025 2 min read