Rates Plummet to 3 Year Lows, But There Are Caveats

On a week where the mortgage market was most likely to experience volatility due to Friday's jobs report, Thursday afternoon's surprise announcement of $200bln in GSE MBS (mortgage-backed securities) buying stole the show. This was already juicing the underlying MBS market yesterday afternoon, but t

Mortgage Rates Tick Up, Hold Near 2025 Low

Rates on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.16%, up from 6.15% last week, while 15-year rates rose to 5.46% from 5.44%.

Florida Cities Lead 2025 U.S. Migration Rankings

Florida dominated the U-Haul Growth Index, with eight cities in the top 10 and Ocala ranked No. 1 again. The state also placed second nationally for inbound moves.

Owners See Value in Tenant-Funded Upgrades

Landlords are allowing select upgrades that enhance rental appeal, strengthen long-term value and encourage lease renewals.