Houston Mortgage Rates Drop as National Applications Slow Down You might notice a bit of a shift in the air this week if you are looking to buy a home. Houston mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans fell to 6.57% last week. According to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, this drop came as …
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Berkshire Hathaway Buys Taylor Morrison for $8.5 Billion Big news hit the housing world this week. Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy Taylor Morrison for $8.5 billion. According to a recent report from HousingWire, this is an all-cash deal. This move shows that big investors still believe in the U.S. housing market. It also highlights a …
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Mortgage Rates Hit Two-Week Low Are you looking for good news about the cost of your next home? Houston mortgage rates recently took a step in the right direction. According to recent data from Mortgage News Daily, top-tier 30-year fixed rates fell to an average of 6.59%. This is a welcome drop from the 6.75% …
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National Mortgage Applications Drop as Rates Climb Mortgage applications fell 8.5% last week as the 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.65%, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance applications dropped 18% and reached their lowest share since June 2025. Purchase applications also slipped slightly. Higher rates are making it harder for borrowers to …
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Housing Inventory May Drop This Year Who thought housing inventory could go negative in 2026? Even with mortgage rates up, buyers are still active. A new report shows housing demand stayed firm this year. Inventory grew just 0.89% year over year last week. At this rate, we might see inventory drop below last year’s levels …
Mortgage Applications Slide as Rates Reach Seven-Week Highs Are you waiting for the perfect time to buy? Recent data shows that Houston mortgage rates just hit their highest point in seven weeks. According to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, the average 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.56%. This jump caused total mortgage applications …
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Mortgage Rates Hit Yearly Highs as Geopolitical Friction Increases Geopolitical tension in the Middle East is driving a sharp move in the bond market. This shift has pushed Houston mortgage rates to their highest levels of the year. According to tracking from Mortgage News Daily, the average 30-year fixed rate reached 6.75% this week. This …
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Mortgage Rates Climb as Economic Volatility Hits the Bond Market Buying a home requires watching the bond market closely. Last week, the 10-year yield hit yearly highs. This move pushed rates toward the top of recent forecasts. According to a report from HousingWire, rates remained near 6.65% despite global tensions. These Houston mortgage rates could …
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Mortgage Rates Climb as Bond Yields Reach Yearly Highs You might need to adjust your budget as Houston mortgage rates face new upward pressure this week. According to recent data from HousingWire, the 10-year Treasury yield has surged past the 4.5% mark. This shift usually means that home loans will become more expensive for you …
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Mortgage Application Volume Defies Rising Rates You might think high rates would stop buyers in their tracks. New data proves that is not the case right now. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, total mortgage applications rose 1.7% last week. This growth came even as the 30-year fixed rate hit a five-week peak of 6.46%. …
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