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For anyone dreaming of homeownership or looking to refinance, the news is incredibly positive: 30-year fixed mortgage rates have plummeted by a significant 87 basis points over the past year, hitting some of the lowest points we've seen…

The U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025 as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers out of the market. Sales of…

The bond market went back to work on Monday. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The 10-year Treasury yield jumped by 8 basis points on Monday, to 4.09%, where it had been on November 20, wiping out in one day the entire decline of…

The bond market went back to work on Monday. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The 10-year Treasury yield jumped by 8 basis points on Monday, to 4.09%, where it had been on November 20, wiping out in one day the entire decline of…

Two ecotypes of Littorina saxatilis marine snails, adapted to different environments. The Crab ecotype (left) is larger and wary of predators. The Wave ecotype (right) is smaller and has bold behavior. © David Carmelet KLOSTERNEUBURG,…

Mortgage rates are down across the board today. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased by 10 points to 5.88%, the 15-year fixed rate dropped by five basis points to 5.28%, and the 5/1 ARM rate is down 16…

Home buyers this week saw the lowest average rate since early 2023, and existing-home sales rebounded in July. Analysts predict more relief ahead. Read More

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in more than a year, a welcome affordability boost for prospective home shoppers and homeowners looking to refinance their home loan to a lower rate. The rate…