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01/16/2026

30-Year Mortgage Rate is 1 point lower today than a year ago.

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.06% this week from 6.16% last week. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.04%. Rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropping to 5.38%.

12/13/2025

Mortgage Rate update - 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.25 percent(Dec 10, 2025)

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10/11/2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.34%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.32%.

After rising for two weeks, mortgage rates reversed course and declined in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC).

08/15/2025

Some thoughts from Guaranteed Rate Affinity for the next 2 months.

The summer homebuying season often uncovers deals you might not have expected. Here’s how to be ready when you find that perfect home.

06/19/2025

Read why most Boomers are choosing not to sell.

A new survey published by Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) has found one-third (33.5%) of baby boomers who own their home declaring that they’ll never sell, while another 30% say they will eventually sell their home but not within the next decade.   Older homeowners were less likely to sell, with nearly hal...

02/28/2025

Housing markets in major hubs like Washington, DC, and Virginia Beach, VA, are bracing for a ripple effect from DOGE firings.

02/23/2025

Which current (and future) Cities Lead the Luxury Migration Trend?

New York City and Los Angeles have always attracted the wealthy and powerful—but now, some cities off the beaten path are becoming more popular with millionaires.

02/14/2025

Buyers Gaining Leverage!

Listings nationwide are selling for under asking price, and most are lingering on the market. Florida homebuyers are seeing the biggest discount.

09/24/2024

Tips on Preparing for Extreme Weather

More than a quarter of U.S. homeowners say they're financially unprepared for extreme weather events. Here's how to get prepared.

07/16/2024

Do you own a Rental Unit? How about more than 50?

Biden’s proposal would remove a tax benefit from landlords who increase their tenants' rent more than 5% each year. Continue Reading Report: Biden to Unveil New Rent Control Proposal

07/01/2024

Considering a move to Tuscany, Italy? Read on!

Americans planning to relocate must receive a residence permit “lasting no less than 10 years.” Continue Reading Tuscany Offers People Up to $32K to Move There

04/27/2024

Looking for an almost new 4 BR, 2 Bath home in Central Florida? Check out my Open House on 4/28/24 from 1-4pm at 489 Panaro Ln in the new Magnolia Park subdivision in Haines City!