Mortgage Rates Today, March 6, 2026: Hugely Important Jobs Report Due Today
With mortgage rates rising again, we'd better hope today's jobs and retail sales reports bring the right sort of news.
March 6, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 5, 2026: Welcome Relief as Rates Nudge Lower Yesterday
Mortgage rates finally edged lower yesterday. But tomorrow's economic reports have the potential to cause waves on Wall Street.
March 5, 2026 4 min read
Land Value Tax vs. Property Tax: Ohio’s High-Stakes Ballot Battle
Ohio voters could weigh two constitutional amendments: abolish property taxes entirely or replace them with a land value tax, reshaping a $24 billion funding stream for local governments.
March 4, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 4, 2026: Rates Higher Again on War Fears
Markets remain fearful of the economic consequences of the current war in the Middle East. And that's pushing mortgage rates upward.
March 4, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 3, 2026: Rates Jump on Iran War
The war between Iran and the U.S. and Israel was likely behind yesterday's appreciable rise in mortgage rates. A short war could make that a brief blip.
March 3, 2026 3 min read
Aging in Place vs Assisted Living: The Financial Reality Facing Today’s Seniors
Sixty percent of seniors say they prefer aging in place over other options. But costs and the possibility of deteriorating health demand continuing flexibility.
March 2, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 2, 2026: Rates Back Below 6% But Risks Loom
The war between Iran and the U.S. and Israel might push mortgage rates higher or drag them lower. If only we knew which.
March 2, 2026 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, February 27, 2026: Inflation Report Due Today
Today's inflation report isn't the most important. But it could still affect mortgage rates.
February 27, 2026 3 min read