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Mortgage Rates on 9/28/25: Notable Rise, Higher Borrowing Costs
Mortgage rates climb (Sept 28, 2025) – 30‑yr fixed 6.67%. Refinance rates mixed as Fed cut affects borrowing costs.
US mortgage rates rise on 9/28/25, boosting borrowing costs.
October 2025 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Are Rates Set to Drop?
Will mortgage rates fall in Oct 2025? See expert forecasts, economic drivers, and impacts for buyers and refinancers.
Mortgage rate forecast chart showing potential October 2025 decline.
Column: Intelligent Upgrades for the Current Real Estate Market
Kitchen/bath upgrades, fresh paint, decluttering, curb appeal raise home value amid steady rates.
Smart home upgrades boosting property value in today's real estate market.
Fed cuts rates: Which real estate markets should investors target?
Knight Frank & Juwai IQI researchers share market insights and key investor considerations.
Fed rate cuts prompt investors targeting U.S. real estate markets.
Home Sales Gauge Turns Negative Despite 9 Weeks of Falling Rates
Many buyers hesitate, fearing job loss, stock portfolio decline, and a weak economy.
Negative home sales gauge after nine weeks of falling interest rates.
Mortgage Rates Today – Sept 27, 2025: All Loan Types Spike
Mortgage rates up on 9/26/25: 30‑yr fixed at 6.62%, refinance at 7.12%, indicating higher borrowing costs.
Mortgage rates spike across all loan types on September 27, 2025.
Mortgage Rates May Dip Below 6% in Oct 2025, Experts Say
Will mortgage rates fall in Oct 2025? See expert forecasts, economic drivers, and impacts for buyers and refinancers.
Mortgage rates expected to drop below 6% in October 2025.
Colorado Mountain Housing Market Moves Toward Balance – Report
Colorado mountain real estate cools from seller’s peak: more inventory, slower sales, shifting prices.
Colorado mountain housing market trends show balanced growth based on recent report.
Government shutdown likely: Will it hit real estate?
Industry may not feel hit, but shutdown could worsen economic worries that slowed markets for months. Fed, FHFA news.
Government shutdown looming, real estate office sign indicates uncertainty.
NAR Names Events VP; Freddie Mac Picks New General Counsel
Amanda Whitehead joins NAR as part of strategic efforts to add value to Realtors, CEO Nykia Wright says.
NAR appoints Events VP; Freddie Mac selects new General Counsel.
Top 10 and Bottom 10 Real Estate Funds Over the Last 3 Years
Investors face many real estate fund types, yet key investment qualities stay the same.
Chart ranking top and bottom 10 real estate funds over 3 years.
Sonoma developer Ken Mattson charged with fraud; lender faces scrutiny
Indicted Ken Mattson built his real estate empire on Socotra Capital loans; now accused of a Ponzi scheme.
Sonoma developer Ken Mattson charged with fraud; lender under scrutiny.
Foster Swift Expands Southfield Office with New Real Estate Litigator
Foster Swift Collins & Smith hires Amanda “Amy” S. Marinkovski to Southfield office as Finance, Real Estate & Bankruptcy member.
Foster Swift expands Southfield office, hiring new real estate litigator.
S. California Loses 46,800 Real Estate Jobs Over Three Years
Demand for local property jobs (9% of 7.98 M SC workers) fell as financing costs rose.
South California loses 46,800 real estate jobs in three years.
Existing Home Sales Freeze in August as Rates Climb
Previously owned home sales barely rose in August vs July, hampered by high mortgage rates that have since eased.
Chart: August existing home sales freeze, mortgage rates climb.
Canada’s housing market ready for buyers, first‑timers pace themselves
Lower rates, more inventory, and falling city prices open doors for first‑time buyers in 2025, yet many still delay buying.
Canada housing market ready for buyers; first‑timers pace themselves.
Calvin Harris Loses $22.5M on Hollywood Real Estate Project
Calvin Harris sues ex‑financial advisor for $22.5M theft earmarked for Hollywood mixed‑use project.
Calvin Harris loses $22.5M on Hollywood real estate project.
Economists Cautious as New Home Sales Reach Three‑Year Peak
Month-over-month jump likely overstates housing activity, says Oxford Economics lead economist Nancy Vanden Houten.
Economists analyze U.S. new home sales peak.
Bay Area Techie with Real Estate Side Hustle: Everyone Should Invest
Connie Bai builds a real‑estate portfolio for passive income, yet each purchase has been challenging.
Bay Area techie promotes real estate side hustle for investors.
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