Why Geopolitical Risk Is Now Part of the Mortgage-Rate Conversation
Mortgage shoppers usually watch inflation, jobs, and the Federal Reserve. In June 2026, they also had to watch geopolitical headlines....
Mortgage shoppers usually watch inflation, jobs, and the Federal Reserve. In June 2026, they also had to watch geopolitical headlines....
May inflation looked uncomfortable at first glance. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% from the prior month and 4.2% from...
Housing demand is usually discussed in terms of mortgage rates, inventory, and household income. But in some markets, a different...
The U.S. housing market is sending two messages at once. Demand is softening, but prices are still high. Redfin’s latest...
Mortgage rates in mid-June 2026 created a confusing message for buyers. Compared with a year earlier, rates looked better. Compared...
Mortgage rates gave homebuyers a brief dose of relief in mid-June, but the bigger story is not that rates moved...
Stronger-than-expected job growth pushed mortgage rates higher and weakened expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts. June 10, 2026 — Mortgage...
Mortgage rates may remain volatile as investors watch labor-market data, inflation pressure, Fed signals, and ongoing geopolitical risks. June 9,...
Delistings are rising as more sellers test the market, fail to get the price they want, and choose to wait...