Bond-Specific Weakness Over the past 6 months, as bonds continued to sell off, there was frequently some solace in the fact that the rate spike correlated with oil or diesel prices enough to hope that an oil price recovery would pave the way for a rate recovery. While there's likely still some benef

Despite Friday afternoon's promising bond market rally and mortgage rate improvement, today's top tier 30yr fixed rate bounced back up. The average lender is now at 7.50% for the first time since April 30, 2024.  While there's been a lot of short-term correlation between oil prices and interest rate

If you’re looking for a new construction home, you may come across terms like semi-custom, custom, and spec home. While all three involve new construction, the amount of choice you have over the home’s design, finishes, layout, and features can vary significantly. A semi-custom home gives buyers som