After a low several weeks ago of 5.99% for the national average on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, rates have settled in near 6.5%. Barring anything significant, I expect rates to stay near this range for the bulk of the first half of summer. However, slightly higher-than-expected rates have …

Some trends are developing in the Central Oregon housing market, with each county showing different trajectories at the moment. Mortgage interest rates rose by 7 basis points recently, with the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate conventional loan today at 6.45%. On this day in 2025, rates …

The national average for a 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage today is 6.32%, down slightly but stable. While this is higher than expected, rates are near enough to 6% to keep activity steady. Inventory continues to rise, with activity picking up, but the market remains subdued overall. The …

Proof that spring in the mountains is unpredictable arrived today in the form of a winter storm warning, with snow predicted in the mountain passes. Still, our spring has been mild, and real estate activity is picking up. This morning, the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate …