For Week Ending September 5, 2026 The economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than three times what forecasters expected, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The strong report, combined with upward revisions to prior months, suggests the job … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 29, 2026 Mortgage rates edged higher this week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.71% as of September 3, according to Freddie Mac. This is up from 6.66% the prior week and 6.50% a year ago. … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 22, 2026 The national median existing-home sales price climbed to $431,400 in July, as inventory held at a 4.6-month supply at the current sales pace, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Homes are sitting on … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 15, 2026 The housing market continues at a slow pace this summer. Mortgage rates offer little relief to buyers, with the 30-year fixed -rate mortgage averaging 6.67% as of August 13, according to Freddie Mac. This … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 8, 2026 The dog days of summer brought us sluggish buyer volume and stubbornly high prices. The national median sales price reached $434,100 in July—a 2% year-over-year increase—as the ongoing “lock-in effect” kept homeowners with ultra-low … Continue reading →