Mortgage rates today: what the midterm election results could mean for mortgage rates, bonds, stocks and your house payment, plus this week's economic calendar day by day. Watch today's show with Dan Frio.
Published on 11/02/2026
Four practical ways to pay off your mortgage sooner, reduce interest and build financial flexibility without neglecting other priorities.
Published on 11/02/2026
The Fed held rates at 3.75%–4.00% even as PCE inflation hit 3.6%, jobless claims stayed low and Q3 GDP surged 3.4%. Why wait until December, what the 80%+ hike odds mean, and whether home buyers will pay more.
Published on 10/29/2026
The Fed is expected to hold at 3.75%–4.00% today, but mortgage rates follow the 10-year Treasury, not the Fed. Seven Fed meetings since December 2025, plus jobs, PCE inflation, GDP, housing and the bond market, show why your mortgage rate can still move — and could come down — even without a Fed cut.
Published on 10/28/2026
Mortgage rates opened the week near 7.33% and steady as oil slipped $2 a barrel. Markets see a 90% chance the Fed holds Wednesday, but Thursday's PCE inflation report is the bigger test for mortgage bonds. Here's the day-by-day calendar, what each release means for your payment, and whether this is your window to lock.
Published on 10/26/2026
Explore 2026 home design trends, from curved architectural details and natural materials to wellness spaces and energy efficient features.
Published on 10/26/2026
A tech selloff sent investors into Treasuries and mortgage bonds. Here's why rates fell, what the Fed is watching next week, and what to do about it.
Published on 10/23/2026
Investors are fleeing to the safety of bonds as oil climbs and tech stocks wobble. Here is what is driving the rally, what could reverse it before the Fed meets, and how buyers, homeowners and Realtors can get ready for better mortgage pricing.
Published on 10/22/2026
Pending home sales fell 7.3% in September. Before you wait for a better deal, see how your budget, local home prices and mortgage rates shape your real monthly payment.
Published on 10/21/2026
