Why Housing Is More Expensive Than Ever and What Could Fix It
Housing affordability has reached historic lows across the U.S. Experts say restrictive zoning and a lack of new construction are major reasons why.
May 20, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, May 20, 2026: Fed Minutes Due Today
Normally, releases of the Fed's rate-setting committee's minutes can make big news. But we doubt today's will.
May 20, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, May 19, 2026: Rates Remain Dependent on Middle East News
Mortgage rates showed no signs of falling yesterday. And we doubt that will change much until we see movement in the Middle East.
May 19, 2026 5 min read
What the New Fed Chair Might Mean for Mortgage Rates
The challenges facing Kevin Warsh as he takes up his post as the new Fed chair will be huge. Will they affect mortgage rates?
May 18, 2026 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, May 18, 2026: Surging Mortgage Rates Need Good News from The Middle East
Mortgage rates climbed sharply on Friday. And we doubt that anything short of positive solid news about the Strait of Hormuz will bring them back down.
May 18, 2026 3 min read
Second-Home Taxes Are Spreading. Will Your Vacation Home Be Next?
Eight states are currently implementing second-home taxes. How many more might follow?
May 15, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, May 15, 2026: Markets Focused on the Middle East and Trump Talks in China
We doubt today's economic reports will move mortgage rates. But news from the Middle East and Trump's talks in Beijing might.
May 15, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, May 14, 2026: It's Retail Sales Day!
Will today's retail sales report show consumers cutting back on discretionary spending as they pour their money into their gas tanks?
May 14, 2026 4 min read