June 8, 2026 Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week sharply lower which put significant upward pressure on rates. Rates bounced up and down throughout the week in volatile trading and ended on a sour note. Energy inflation and strong job growth pressured rates higher. Oil prices rose approximately 6% for the week despite … Continue reading Mortgage Market in Review →

For families with school-aged children, timing a home purchase can feel especially important. Many parents hope to move before the new school year begins to minimize disruptions and help their children settle into a new environment. But with housing inventory, mortgage approvals, inspections, and closing timelines all playing a role, is it realistic to buy … Continue reading Can You Buy a Home Before the School Year Starts? →

June 3, 2026 Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week sharply higher which put significant downward pressure on rates. Rates improved considerably Tuesday in response to a possible Middle East resolution. Both stocks and bonds rallied in response. Oil prices fell to the lowest level in approximately six weeks. We finished the week with … Continue reading Mortgage Market In Review →