Modest Weakness, But Range Persists Bonds lost ground today, but not for any particular reason. Most importantly, there was no major reaction to the lack of progress in peace talks over the weekend (which would have been hard considering the talks didn't happen). Earlier in the war, this sort of dev

Despite the elevated volatility risk heading into the weekend, mortgage rates are starting the week in exactly the same territory compared to Friday afternoon. As always, our rate tracking refers to top-tier 30-year fixed rates for the average lender. The absence of meaningful movement in the underl

A house fire can turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes. Once the flames are out, many homeowners are left asking the same overwhelming question: what do I do after a house fire? Between smoke damage, water saturation, damaged belongings, and the emotional stress of the experience, knowin