Only 7% of Texan Homes Have Flood Insurance. It's Time to Check Your Coverage, Wherever You Live
In Texas, 2.1 million homeowners face flooding risks. Yet only 7% of all Texans have flood insurance.
July 14, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 14, 2025: Plenty Today to Roil Markets and Rates
How will markets respond to fresh news on tariffs and the Fed? We'll know soon enough.
July 14, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 11, 2025: A Quiet Week for Rates Ends Today, Probably With a Whimper
Mortgage rates have risen moderately so far this week. But they're down over the last 30 days.
July 11, 2025 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 10, 2025: Rates Break Brief Losing Streak
Mortgage rates fell yesterday after four consecutive business days of rises. But modest daily changes mean little.
July 10, 2025 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 9, 2025: Rates Barely Move on Doubts Over Tariff Threats
Markets were calmer yesterday, with just a small rise for mortgage rates. But a couple of things due today could change that.
July 9, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 8, 2025: Rates Rise as Tariffs Return to the Spotlight
As tariffs take center stage again, stock markets fall and bond yields (and mortgage rates) rise.
July 8, 2025 3 min read
What the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Does for Homeowners and Buyers
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" is helpful for many homeowners. But there aren't any provisions for federal down payment assistance or homebuyer tax credits.
July 7, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 7, 2025: Markets Unpredictable on Tariff and Deficit News
Markets face a hectic day as they digest both the enactment of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and the return of tariffs as a major economic worry.
July 7, 2025 5 min read