Blog Post

July 10, 2026
Airs live on YouTube
July 10, 2026

Why a Volatile Week Didn’t Create Better Buying Conditions

Education

Coming Soon

Follow us on YouTube to watch live!

This week brought plenty of market volatility, but it still didn't make buying conditions any easier.

Tensions between Iran and the US pushed oil and bond yields higher, creating pressure on mortgage rates. Strong demand in the bond market later helped stabilize things, and rates finished the week better than the headlines might have suggested.

That mattered, but it didn't create the combination many buyers are waiting for.

Home sales slowed in June, yet inventory remained tight, home values continued moving higher, and first-time buyers still made up a strong share of the market.

For buyers, waiting for a calmer market doesn't guarantee a lower payment, more homes to choose from, or less competition.

If you're weighing a move, reach out and we'll help you compare the numbers without the guesswork.

Featuring:

Rate Source: MortgageNewsDaily.com

*The Mortgage News Daily index attempts to capture the most prevalently quoted conventional, FHA, and VA 30-year fixed rates for highly qualified homebuyers that meet the appropriate down payment requirements and have no major loan-level price adjustments.

Mortgage News Daily is a trademark of Mortgage News Daily, LLC. CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC; its subsidiaries; and its affiliates have not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Mortgage News Daily, LLC or any of the above-mentioned companies.

Additional Resources

A picture from mortgage university
Watch Now:
Read More:
Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
Here are the top two questions you need to ask yourself as you make your decision, including the data that helps cut through the noise.
A picture from mortgage university
Watch Now:
Read More:
Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell
Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next if your home didn't sell.
A picture from mortgage university
Watch Now:
Read More:
3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024
If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus.