The Fed's Beige Book Is Out. Here's What It Means If You're Selling.
Economic growth is creeping forward, but buyer caution, high financing costs, and price sensitivity are shaping what sellers can realistically expect this fall.
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Mortgage Rates & Economy — page 5
Coverage of mortgage rates, Federal Reserve decisions, inflation, jobs and bond markets, and how the rate environment changes buyer affordability for home sellers.
Mortgage Rates Hit a 2026 High of 6.71% — Here's What It Costs Sellers
A global bond selloff tied to Middle East conflict pushed 30-year rates to their highest point in over a year. Sellers need to understand what that does to their buyer pool.
Tariffs Are Raising the Cost to Build and Fix Homes. Sellers Should Know Why.
New Chicago Fed research shows construction, appliances, and furniture facing the steepest tariff-driven cost increases — and that's reshaping what buyers can afford.
August Rate Spike Ends Eight-Month Pending Sales Run
Mortgage rates hit a 2026 high of 6.69% in August and killed buyer momentum. Here's what that shift means if you're planning to sell now.
Mortgage Market Locks Into 6.66%—What Sellers Need to Know
Rates hit their highest weekly average of 2026, pending sales are falling, and prices keep rising. Here's what that combination means if you're planning to sell.
Mortgage Rates Sit at 2026 Highs — and Three Forces Could Push Them Higher
Rates hit 6.87% this week as the Iran conflict, trade tensions, and a strong labor market all threaten to push borrowing costs past 7% for the first time in 2026.
ARM Loans Are Surging. Here's What That Means If You're Selling
With fixed rates stuck near 6.66% and ARMs capturing a rising share of the market, the type of loan your buyer uses affects your sale more than you might think.
Rates Stuck at 6.66% and a Jobs Report Loom Over Fall Selling Season
Mortgage rates are flatlining near 6.66% while geopolitical tension keeps relief out of reach. Here's what this week's data dump means if you're planning to sell.
Housing Demand Cools in 2026, But the Floor Is Holding
Mortgage rates near 6.81% are slowing buyer activity, but new listings and inventory data suggest the market isn't breaking — yet. Here's what sellers need to know.
Fed Chair Warsh Puts Rate Hike Back on the Table
A hawkish signal from Jackson Hole means mortgage rates could climb higher. Here's what sellers need to understand before listing.
Fed's Warsh Signals Possible Rate Hike This Fall. Here's What Sellers Need to Know.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left Jackson Hole without ruling out a September rate hike. That uncertainty has real consequences for sellers pricing homes right now.
Mortgage Rates Tick Up to 6.66% — What Sellers Need to Know Now
Rates rose one basis point this week while inflation stayed stubborn. Here's how that shapes your buyer pool, your timeline, and your bottom line.
72% of Buyers Are Sitting Out. Here's What That Costs You as a Seller.
A new survey puts a hard number on buyer paralysis: most won't move until rates hit 5%. Sellers need to understand what that waiting game means for their sale.
China-Backed Hackers Hit the Fed. Here's What Sellers Should Know
A state-sponsored cyber breach reached the Federal Reserve and other agencies. For home sellers, the real risk is what it signals about rate stability and buyer confidence.
Mortgage Applications Slip Again as Rates Hold Near 6.8%
Buyer demand is thinning at the worst time of year for sellers. Here's what the latest application data means for your sale price and timeline.
Home Prices Rose in June — But Inflation Is Still Eating Your Equity
Nominal prices ticked up 1.5% annually in June, but with inflation at 3.5%, sellers in most markets are losing ground in real terms.
Mortgage Rates Near 2026 Highs. Here's Why Nothing Has Worked Yet.
The bond market isn't moving for the Treasury, the Fed, or anyone else—and sellers need to understand exactly what that means for their sale right now.
Buyer Demand Is Slipping. Here's What That Means If You're Selling.
Purchase mortgage applications fell again the week of Aug. 14, and pending home sales are down too. Sellers need to understand what a thinner buyer pool does to their deal.
Fed Rate Hike Back on the Table — What Sellers Need to Know
Fed minutes show growing support for raising rates if inflation stays stubborn. Here's how that reshapes the market for anyone planning to sell.
Rates & Economy · Minnesota
Same Mortgage Rate, Three Different Markets: What Sellers Need to Know
National housing data looks calm. Minneapolis, Denver, and Chicago tell three very different stories — and each one has direct consequences for how you price and time a sale.
Rates Dip to 6.86%, But the Buyer Pool Is Still Under Strain
Mortgage rates fell for a second straight week, yet affordability stress and geopolitical turbulence are keeping the market stuck near historic sales lows. Here's what that means if you're selling.
Mortgage Rates Tick Down to 6.67% — But Don't Celebrate Yet
Rates eased just two basis points this week as Iran conflict keeps oil prices high and inflation stubborn. Here's what that means if you're selling now.
Mortgage Applications Tick Up as Rates Briefly Dip to 6.77%
A short-lived rate drop pushed buyer demand up 3% last week. Here's what that means for sellers pricing and timing a sale right now.
July Inflation Eases to 3.4% — Here's What It Means If You're Selling
Inflation cooled slightly in July, and mortgage rates may stop climbing as a result. For sellers, that shift in buyer affordability is worth understanding.