Multifamily Housing: The Key to Solving America's Housing Crisis? Modern multifamily housing is often safer and less costly than single family homes. But many cities' zoning laws limit their construction. by Peter Warden in Real Estate October 14, 2025 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 14, 2025: Will the Government Shutdown Delay This Week's Key Data? Markets are flying blind without vital economic data. Will Congress finally reopen the government this week? by Peter Warden in Rates October 14, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 10, 2025: Rates Hover at a 12-Month Low, Says Freddie Mac Freddie says mortgage rates are at their lowest point in a year. It's a good time to buy, with home affordability at a 2.5-year low. by Peter Warden in Rates October 10, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 9, 2025: Rates Remain Becalmed The recent lack of economic data has so far been mostly kind to mortgage rates. But might we be storing up trouble? by Peter Warden in Rates October 9, 2025 2 min read
How Tariffs Could Affect Home Construction and Renovation Costs The government says it wants homes to cost less. But its tariffs may push up housings costs. by Peter Warden in Economy October 8, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 8, 2025: Today's Fed Minutes Might Move Rates Mortgage rates sometimes move in response to the Federal Reserve's publication of its meeting minutes. Other times, those rates are unaffected. by Peter Warden in Rates October 8, 2025 3 min read
Homebuyers Suddenly Care About Energy Efficiency, But Not Due to Climate Change A new report suggests home buyers are focusing much more on homes with low utility bills. Suddenly, energy efficiency is important. by Peter Warden in Real Estate October 7, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, October 7, 2025: Higher Rates Because French Prime Minister Resigned Mortgage rates nudged modestly higher yesterday on developments in France. by Peter Warden in Rates October 7, 2025 3 min read