Melissa Guido Realtor Associate

02/28/2026

Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6%, Energizing Spring Market!

The average United States 30-year mortgage rate dropped below 6% this week for the first time since late 2022, offering encouraging news for buyers as the spring housing season begins. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate declined to 5.98%, down from 6.01% last week, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was at 6.76%. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.44%

Mortgage rates have hovered near the 6% mark for much of the year. This latest decrease (the third consecutive weekly drop) brings the 30-year rate close to its lowest level since September 8, 2022, when it reached 5.89%.

Several factors influence mortgage rates, including interest rate decisions by the Federal Reserve and bond market expectations around economic growth and inflation. Rates typically track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which lenders use as a benchmark for pricing home loans.

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10/01/2024

Need help cleaning up after Hurricane Helene? Crisis Cleanup is here to connect you with local volunteers who can assist with storm recovery tasks like mucking out, debris removal, tree clearing, and more.

📞 Call 844-965-1386 to request assistance. The hotline is open through Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

🔹 Services are free, but please note that they are not guaranteed due to high demand. The hotline does not provide social services like food, clothing, or shelter.

Volunteers will bring their own tools and equipment to help get the job done!

06/03/2023

Price reduced!!!! Beautiful Punta Gorda! Punta Gorda schools, close to shopping, restaurants, beaches! Come get your piece of paradise! Call or text 941.445.0933 today!

MLS # C7473943 – Are you ready for your piece of paradise? This beautiful corner lot is waiting for you! The property is a short distance from the highway giving you easy access to all the ameniti...

01/29/2022

Please call or text for more information! Virtual walk through is available upon request. 941.445.0933

04/15/2020

This beautiful home has a great layout and lots of space to put in a pool! It has a bonus room with a separate entrance that could easily be turned into an in-law suite! Call/Text Melissa with Barnes & Phillips today for your personal tour! 941-445-0933

For sale: $239,900. This charming, Florida-style home was designed and built by its current owners on this (3 lots) oversized property. A lot of thought went into the design and layout of this beautiful, family home. This three-bedroom, two bath home has oversized closets, TWO walk-in showers and a....

04/15/2020

Look at this beautiful 2bed/2ba condo in Charlotte Harbor that just came on the market for $75,900! It is turnkey and ready for you to move right in! It's a great deal and includes furniture, window treatments, even a coffee pot and vacuum! Just bring yourself! Call/text me today for a personalized tour! 941-445-0933

03/20/2020

Check out this beautiful home in Punta Gorda! It has a bonus room that could be a 4th bedroom or In-Law Suite! $239,900 Call or text me today to answer any questions and for your personalized tour! 941-445-0933

08/14/2019

Maria Martens

We are thrilled that Allegiant is going to be offering 5 new seasonal routes from PGD to Charleston, South Carolina; Memphis, Tennessee; Norfolk, Virginia; Elmira, New York and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Share with your friends and schedule your trips now: this low-cost nonstop service begins mid-November! https://www.flypgd.com/2019/08/13/five/

03/12/2019

Our new Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Tourism Director Wendie Vestfall came out to PGD for a tour this morning. We're happy to welcome Wendie, and are thankful for the partnership with our local Charlotte County Tourism Department!