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What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move

Mortgage Rates Today

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here’s what’s actually going on and what it means if you’re thinking about buying or selling.

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June 4, 2026

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here’s what’s actually going on and what it means if you’re thinking about buying or selling.

June 4, 2026

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The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

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If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.

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June 3, 2026

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.

June 3, 2026

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Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

Mortgage Rates Today

Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests.

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June 1, 2026

Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests.

June 1, 2026

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The Cost of Waiting Just Got More Expensive

Mortgage Rates Today

Rates improved this week, but the bigger number for buyers to watch may be how much home values could rise while they wait.

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May 29, 2026

Rates improved this week, but the bigger number for buyers to watch may be how much home values could rise while they wait.

May 29, 2026

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The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

Mortgage Rates Today

Waiting doesn’t usually fix the thing that made you want to move in the first place.

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May 28, 2026

Waiting doesn’t usually fix the thing that made you want to move in the first place.

May 28, 2026

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The Truth About Affordability Today

Mortgage Rates Today

While rates are certainly a big part of affordability, they’re not the only factor at play.

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May 27, 2026

While rates are certainly a big part of affordability, they’re not the only factor at play.

May 27, 2026

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Why More Buyers Are Turning To Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Today

When mortgage rates climb, buying a home can start to feel like trying to hit a moving target. Every jump in rates makes monthly payments bigger, and that pushes a lot of buyers to look for another way in.

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The Upside of a Slow Housing Market

Fewer people are shopping for homes right now, and for buyers who are ready, that could mean less competition along with slightly better rates.

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To Sell or Rent? How To Choose the Best Path for Your House.

Selling your house is a big step, and you want it to go smoothly. And with houses taking a little longer to sell these days, renting it out might start to sound like a nice backup plan.

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OR - Lender License No. ML-4709. Servicer License MS-134.
TN - Mortgage License No. 109408. Industrial Loan and Trust Company Registration No. 3029.
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Consumers wishing to file a complaint against a mortgage banker or a licensed mortgage banker residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 N. Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78705. Complaint forms and instructions may be obtained from the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov. A toll-free consumer hotline is available at 1-877-276-5550. The department maintains a recovery fund to make payments of certain actual out of pocket damages sustained by borrowers caused by acts of licensed mortgage banker residential mortgage loan originators. A written application for reimbursement from the recovery fund must be filed with and investigated by the department prior to the payment of a claim. For more information about the recovery fund, please consult the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov.
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