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Markets Have Priced in a Fed Rate Hike This Week, But The Economic Case Is Far From a Slam Dunk
In A Nutshell: After last week’s inflation data, markets are almost certain a Fed rate hike is coming this Wednesday, but the economic case is far from a slam dunk. And the effect of a hike on mortgage rates is uncertain. Last Week’s Highlights The main event last week was Friday’s CPI data, which…
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30-Year Treasury Yield Hits a 19-Year High. What That Means for Your Mortgage.
The 30-year Treasury yield briefly hit a 19-year high before retreating after the announcement of larger bond buybacks.
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Rates Rise, Making the Mortgage Math Harder
Mortgage rates have drifted from 6% in the spring to the upper end of their multi-year range this fall. For shoppers who didn’t find a home during peak season, the math has gotten more challenging.
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Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, August 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.8% rent inflation, 3.2% OER inflation annually in August, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
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First American expands no-cost property title monitoring
According to the FBI, cybercrime-related losses reached $20.9 billion that year
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StreetEasy changes Experts rules and lowers success fees
New rules pause additions from any brokerage at 20% or more of Experts, and reduce fees to 15% and 20% at lower price tiers
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HomeSmart signs marketing agreement with loanDepot
Co-marketing deal gives HomeSmart agents a direct channel to loanDepot’s offerings
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CoStar names Felix Kusch president of Homes.com
Move follows 2nd quarter 2026 residential adjusted EBITDA of $12 million and Homes.com revenue up 66% to $28.5 million
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How DRB uses customer intel to connect land, product, and sales
DRB sales and marketing spans research, digital journey, sales, and realty, tying customer insights to land and product
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Compass launches global division for cross-border referrals
New internal tiers and tracking tools aim to standardize referrals while Compass remains licensed only in the U.S.
