Mortgage Rates Now Solidly Back Above 6%

According to our chart of MND's mortgage rate index, 30yr fixed rates bottomed at 6.01% yesterday, but that's because the chart logs the day's latest entry.  On Friday, until late in the day, the chart showed a rate of 5.99%. It was only after several lenders raised rates in the afternoon that the i

Compass Completes $1.6B Anywhere Acquisition

The deal brings together roughly 340,000 real estate pros and affiliate broker-owners under Compass International Holdings, with Robert Reffkin at the helm.

Florida Realtors Scholarship Apps Now Open

Florida residents can apply for 2026-27 academic awards starting at $1,000. Students in any major are eligible if they submit their online application by March 6.

Rising Costs Prompt Rethink of 20% Down

Higher prices and mortgage rates have pushed down payments to record levels, sparking debate over whether preserving savings outweighs putting down more upfront.