What the Christmas movie ‘Elf’ can teach us about today’s cost of living
Bob Newhart and Will Ferrell star in “Elf.” Warner Bros. In the 2003 movie “Elf,” the lead character…
Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low…
Average long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to low for year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its…
The ‘Great Housing Reset’ is coming: Income growth will outpace home-price growth in 2026
Homebuyers may experience a reprieve in 2026 as price normalization and an increase in home sales over the…
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, slipping close to its low point…
Mortgage rates finally moved lower last week, but that didn’t do much for demand
Homes in Hercules, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images…
Current mortgage rates on December 1, 2025
The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.144%, according to…
What to do with your money after the Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the autumn Budget yesterday with a further freeze to income tax thresholds confirmed along…
Mortgage Rates Fall—and Could See Another Cut Before 2026
Mortgage rates have fallen to 6.23 percent ahead of another expected cut by the Federal Reserve in December,…
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.23%, ending a three-week climb
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ended a three-week streak of increases, reflecting a pullback in…
Current mortgage rates report for Nov. 21, 2025: Rates mostly steady
The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.244%, according to…
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.26%, the third straight increase
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the third week in a row, though…