Trump Plans to Ban Institutional Investors From Purchasing Single-Family Homes The president wants to ban big corporations from buying more single-family homes. This may help improve affordability, but there could be downsides. by Peter Warden in Real Estate January 9, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, January 9, 2026: It's Jobs Day and Anything Could Happen Today's jobs report could send mortgage rates tumbling or soaring. But whether it does will depend on the figures it contains. by Peter Warden in Rates January 9, 2026 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, January 8, 2026: A Dull Day Likely as Markets Brace for Tomorrow's Jobs Report We doubt mortgage rates will move far today, absent shocking news. But tomorrow could be much more exciting for those rates. by Peter Warden in Rates January 8, 2026 2 min read
All-Cash Home Buying Remains a Strong Force in the Housing Market, Says Study Buying a home with cash instead of a mortgage can save a ton of interest and strengthen a negotiating position. But it has downsides, too. by Peter Warden in Real Estate January 7, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, January 7, 2026: Three Middleweight Reports Due Today Today's three middleweight economic reports could easily move mortgage rates. But Friday's jobs report is most likely to bring fireworks. by Peter Warden in Rates January 7, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, January 6, 2026: Rates Poised to Liven Up Over Next Few Days We're not expecting much movement in mortgage rates today. But things could be very different tomorrow and on Friday. by Peter Warden in Rates January 6, 2026 2 min read
Are We Facing a Condo Crisis as Costs Rise and Prices Fall? Condo owners face a double whammy as their homes' values decline and their costs shoot higher. by Peter Warden in Real Estate January 6, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, January 5, 2026: A Busy Week Ahead Mortgage rates could move significantly this week, especially in response to Friday's jobs report. The Venezuela situation is also a risk factor. by Peter Warden in Rates January 5, 2026 3 min read