Mortgage Payments Are Down, Zillow Reports. Is Now the Time to Buy a Home? Mortgage costs are down, according to Zillow, but other factors still matter when buying a home. Here’s what first-time buyers should consider. by Peter Warden in Real Estate February 6, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, February 6, 2026: Rates Unexpectedly Tumbled Yesterday on Bad Job Openings Data Mortgage rates are unpredictable today as markets digest yesterday's employment figures and address this morning's consumer sentiment index. by Peter Warden in Rates February 6, 2026 2 min read
A New Fed Chair, a New Direction? What Kevin Warsh Could Mean for Mortgage Rates Kevin Warsh may support rate cuts, but his plans for the Fed’s massive bond portfolio could have surprising consequences for mortgage rates. by Peter Warden in Rates February 5, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, February 5, 2026: Another Quiet Day for Rates Looks Likely There's nothing on today's calendar to move mortgage rates. So, unless some significant unscheduled event crops up, it might be a quiet day. by Peter Warden in Rates February 5, 2026 1 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, February 4, 2026: Rates Nudge to Top of Recent Range Mortgage rates have been gently drifting higher for a week. Might today's ADP employment report change that? by Peter Warden in Rates February 4, 2026 2 min read
Aging in Place: What It Really Takes for Seniors to Stay in Their Homes Many seniors want to age in place, but staying put often requires safety upgrades, post-hospital changes, and costly renovations. Here’s what it really takes — and when moving may make more sense. by Peter Warden in Real Estate February 3, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, February 3, 2026: Friday's Jobs Report Postponed Mortgage rates have moved only slowly over the last 10 business days. The postponement of Friday's jobs report means that might continue. by Peter Warden in Rates February 3, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, February 2, 2026: Stuck Rates Might Finally Move This Week. But In Which Direction? This week's economic reports are mostly about employment, arguably the most important data. Strap in for Friday's highly influential jobs report. by Peter Warden in Rates February 2, 2026 2 min read