October Brought a Refinance Boom. But That Could Cause Higher Rates in December
Lower mortgage rates have spurred a refinance boom. But there may be a downside.
December 1, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, November 28, 2025: Probably a Short and Quiet Day for Rates
You can never be sure, but Black Fridays have historically been quiet for mortgage rates. And bond markets closer today at 2 p.m. Eastern.
November 28, 2025 2 min read
Record Discounts Mean It's Black Friday Every Day for Home Buyers: Report
Zillow says home buyers are getting record discounts at the moment. You might end up in a better home than you were expecting.
November 26, 2025 4 min read
Will Your Aging Parents Ask to Move Next Door This Thanksgiving?
Parents who plan to relocate close to an adult child need to plan carefully and approach the idea with tact.
November 26, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, November 26, 2025: Yesterday Was a Good Day for Rates
The only economic report that might affect mortgage rates today is the weekly number of people making new claims for unemployment benefits.
November 26, 2025 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, November 25, 2025: Inflation, Retail Sales and Consumer Confidence Reports Due This Morning
Three important economic reports are due this morning. And each could affect mortgage rates.
November 25, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, November 24, 2025: Rates Unpredictable as "Wall Street Goes on a Wild Ride"
"Wall Street goes on a wild ride," said the Wall Street Journal on Saturday. The ride for mortgage rates may be less wild, but could still be bumpy.
November 24, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, November 21, 2025: What Happened Yesterday?
Two parts of yesterday's jobs report more or less balanced each other out. But what happened in the stock market was unexpected.
November 21, 2025 4 min read