Mortgage Rates Today, July 27, 2026: A Potentially Volatile Week Ahead
Expect a volatile week, buffeted by war news, a Fed rate-setting meeting, and a star inflation report.
July 27, 2026 5 min read
Homeowners Insurance Premiums Continue to Present Affordability Issues
Homeowners insurance costs remain a major affordability challenge as extreme weather, rebuilding expenses, and rising claim severity continue to push premiums higher.
July 24, 2026 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 24, 2026: Oil Bursts Through $100/Barrel, Taking Mortgage Rates Higher With It
Yesterday was bad for mortgage rates as global oil supplies were further choked off. New tariffs might not help today.
July 24, 2026 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 23, 2026: Rates Rise More Slowly in Absence of Middle East News
Mortgage rates only inched higher yesterday. But, that evening, both sides in the Iran war were threatening serious escalations.
July 23, 2026 6 min read
Cyber Scammers Are Targeting Home Buyers and Sellers. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Cyber scammers target home buyers and sellers because large sums change hands during closing. Here’s how to protect your money and avoid becoming a victim.
July 22, 2026 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 22, 2026: Another Day Without Economic Data Leaves Rates Subject to War News
A second choke point in the global flow of oil is threatened with closure, raising the possibility of yet higher mortgage rates.
July 22, 2026 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 21, 2026: With No Economic Data Scheduled, Oil Prices and War News Left to Move Rates
As the war in the Middle East continues to escalate, mortgage rates come under pressure.
July 21, 2026 5 min read
Could the Fed Really Raise Interest Rates Next Week?
Could the Federal Reserve raise interest rates at its July 28–29 meeting? Inflation concerns have put a once-unlikely move back on the table.
July 20, 2026 5 min read