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Navigating the 2026 Economic Landscape: A Wealth Manager's Perspective
Partner Brian Townley breaks down the 2026 economic climate — rising rates, sticky inflation, and a cooling housing market — and what it means for your…
Brian Townley70Fed Update: Rate Hikes and Your Mortgage in 2026
The Fed's September 2026 rate hike pushed mortgage rates to 7.30%. Here's what the shifting rate landscape means for Georgia homebuyers and what to do now.
Patti Adamson100Why Didn't Rates Fall After This Week's Jobs Report?
Mortgage rates stayed stubbornly high this week even after a much-lower-than-expected jobs report.
Bernard Campbell30Mortgage Rates Are Flirting With 7.5%. So What Happens Next?
Mortgage rates are back to flirting with 7.5%, testing the market's psychological ceiling.
Billy Wiegner6420What This Week's Economic Data Means for Mortgage Rates
Core PCE, the September jobs report, and jobless claims all land this week. Here's what each one could mean for your mortgage rate — and when to lock.
Vim Balantac50The Mortgage Rate Paradox: Rising Rates in a Slow Economy
Mortgage rates are climbing past 7%
Craig Brock130Why Are Mortgage Rates Spiking? A 2026 Rate Update
Mortgage rates just jumped above 7% for the first time in nearly two years. Here's what's driving the spike and what it means for your homeownership goals.
Stacey Britton60Mortgage Rates: What's Driving Them Higher Now
The average 30-year fixed rate has now hit over 7% in September, as the Fed resumed hiking, and the 10yr treasury hits highs not seen since 2008.
Nicholas Boucher50Why Economic Turmoil Can Push Mortgage Rates Down
Recessions, depressions, and global wars have historically pushed mortgage rates lower.
Walter and Emily Howard The Howard Team at Fairway Home Mortgage NMLS 85438 & 163338971It’s Not Just Rates: The 5 Forces Freezing Today’s Housing Market
Explore the perfect storm of high rates, soaring insurance, and the golden handcuff effect keeping buyers on the sidelines in 2026.
David Monsour90Bessent's TGA Pivot: A New Era for Bond Buybacks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled buybacks to $5.4B and signaled the $1T TGA could fund more. Here's what it means for yields and mortgage rates.
Michael Poche80
