Market Updates

May 14, 2026 Market Update: Rates Rise, Market Holds

As we move through the spring market, this week’s market update finds buyers and sellers still showing up, even as economic headlines get louder. Mortgage rates have moved higher in recent weeks, inflation remains a persistent storyline, and the Fed’s path forward is becoming clearer, even if it’s not what many had hoped. For agents, […]

April 30, 2026 Market Update: Rates Hold, Market Adjusts

As the spring market continues to unfold, housing activity remains steady despite a more complex economic backdrop. Mortgage rates have held within a relatively narrow range, and while inflation pressures tied to energy costs are still present, the market is adjusting rather than reacting. For agents, this creates an environment where consistency and clear guidance […]

April 16, 2026 Market Update: Rates Stabilize, Market Adjusts

As the spring market continues to develop, housing activity is moving forward in a changing economic environment. Inflation has increased slightly, mortgage rates have settled after recent movement, and the Federal Reserve is holding steady. For agents, this is a market that is adjusting rather than slowing, with buyers and sellers continuing to engage while […]

April 2, 2026 Market Update: Spring Market Gains Momentum

As we move deeper into the spring market, activity is picking up alongside a more dynamic economic backdrop. Mortgage rates have moved higher in recent weeks, and global factors are creating more movement in financial markets—but buyers and sellers are still showing up. For agents, this is a market full of opportunity, where the right […]

March 19, 2026 Market Update: Mortgage Rates Edge Higher

As the spring housing market begins to take shape, economic headlines are once again influencing interest rates and market sentiment. Global tensions and energy price concerns have pushed Treasury yields higher, while economic growth has slowed slightly. Even so, mortgage rates remain within a relatively familiar range, and housing demand continues to move forward in […]

March 5, 2026 Market Update: Rates Dip Below 6%

As we move deeper into the spring market, housing conditions remain relatively steady despite a mix of global and economic headlines. Mortgage rates have improved compared to late last year, inflation pressures remain manageable, and the Federal Reserve continues to take a patient approach. For agents, the current environment offers a market defined more by […]

February 19, 2026 Market Update: Rates Hold Steady

As we head toward the spring market, the housing landscape is becoming more predictable. Inflation is cooling, mortgage rates are holding steady, and the Federal Reserve appears to be in no rush to make major moves. For agents, this creates a clearer environment to guide buyers and sellers with confidence. Economic Shifts: Slowing, But Still […]

February 5, 2026 Market Update: Rates Hold Steady

The housing market is entering 2026 with steady momentum and a backdrop of improving economic balance. While national headlines focus on political transitions and policy speculation, the fundamentals—job growth, rate stability, and buyer interest—remain intact. For agents, the current market offers opportunity through clarity, consistency, and strategic timing. Economic Shifts: Resilient Job Market and Measured […]

January 22, 2026 Market Update: Rates Hold Steady

As we enter the new year, agents are facing a market marked by both stability and undercurrents of change. While inflation continues its downward trend, and mortgage rates remain range-bound, shifts in the bond market and global rate pressures are creating crosswinds worth watching. For agents, this environment offers clarity in the short term and strategy in […]

December 18, 2025 Market Update: Fed Cautious, Rates Steady

As 2025 winds down, the housing market is finding some rhythm in an otherwise mixed economic backdrop. While some data points show softening, like unemployment and job creation, others suggest resilience, particularly consumer spending and homebuyer activity in certain regions. With the Fed signaling a gentle pivot, the current moment offers an opportunity for agents […]

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