Home Prices Are 5 Times Average Household Incomes: Harvard. We know home prices are high. But at five times average incomes they're approaching record levels, helping existing homeowners but deterring first-time buyers. by Peter Warden in Economy October 31, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 31, 2025: Rates Higher, No Matter What Freddie Mac Says Often Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage rates monitor is a bit out of date. Yesterday, it mattered. by Peter Warden in Rates October 31, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 30, 2025: Major Fallout from Yesterday's Federal Reserve Events Yesterday's Fed news conference pushed mortgage rates sharply higher. What happened? by Peter Warden in Rates October 30, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 29, 2025: Fed Cuts, But Rates Skyrocket The Federal Reserve has cut its key rate by 0.25% but comments at the post-meeting press conference shot mortgage rates higher. by Peter Warden in Rates October 29, 2025 5 min read
It's Time to Get Serious About Homeowners Insurance, Suggests New Study Homeowners insurance premiums are soaring. You need to get strategic about balancing risks and costs. by Peter Warden in Real Estate October 28, 2025 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 28, 2025: Consumer Confidence Data Due Today How confident consumers feel about the economy can affect mortgage rates. So, today's report could bring good or bad news. by Peter Warden in Rates October 28, 2025 3 min read
Could a Simple Fannie and Freddie Rule Change Push Mortgage Rates Below 6%? Mortgage industry groups say a rule change by Fannie and Freddie's regulator could push mortgage rates below 6%. Is it that simple? by Peter Warden in Home Loans October 28, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 27, 2025: Stand By for Wednesday's Fed Rates Announcement The Federal Reserve will announce any change in general interest rates on Wednesday. But its accompanying commentary could be more influential. by Peter Warden in Rates October 27, 2025 4 min read