Mortgage Rates Today, August 14, 2026: Retail Sales and Consumer Confidence Data Due Today Today is all about how consumers are holding up. And that could have consequences for mortgage rates. by Peter Warden in Rates August 14, 2026 7 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 13, 2026: Another Inflation Report This Morning! Today's PPI isn't as important as yesterday's CPI. But it could still affect mortgage rates. by Peter Warden in Rates August 13, 2026 6 min read
Too Much Credit Card Debt? Many Are Turning to Home Equity to Pay Down Balances Americans are still spending even as debt levels rise. Meanwhile, homeowners now have record levels of equity that could provide a lower-cost way to consolidate debt. by Peter Warden in Home Loans August 12, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 12, 2026: Major Inflation Report Due Today! Today's CPI could move mortgage rates significantly — but only if its data shock markets. by Peter Warden in Rates August 12, 2026 6 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 11, 2026: Rates Bounce Back as No End in Sight for Iran Conflict Hopes for a quick resolution of the Iran conflict evaporated yesterday, sending oil prices and mortgage rates higher. by Peter Warden in Rates August 11, 2026 6 min read
Residents in HOAs and Condos Face Growing Financial Pressure and Even Foreclosure Homeowners associations and condo boards are facing growing financial pressure, while HOA-related foreclosure filings are rising sharply. by Peter Warden in Real Estate August 10, 2026 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 10, 2026: Jobs Report Sends Rates Lower But Mid-East Tensions Moderate Fall Mortgage rates fell only modestly on Friday's bad job figures as hopes for an Iran peace deal faded. Stand by for Wednesday's star inflation report. by Peter Warden in Rates August 10, 2026 5 min read
How Rising School Closures Drive Local Home Prices Lower When a good school closes, home prices in the neighborhoods it serves fall. Last year, more than 1,000 schools closed. by Peter Warden in Real Estate August 8, 2026 5 min read