Mortgage Rate Uncertainty: Forecasts and Considerations for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates are experiencing sudden changes in today’s economy. Predicting their direction has become challenging. For instance, the average 30-year fixed rate dropped below 6% in February 2023 for the first time since 2022. However, the Iran conflict increased Treasury yields, pushing rates back towards 6.5% by April. Rates briefly fell below 6% afterward but […]

May 21, 2026

Housing Market Challenges in China

Property prices in Shanghai see a rebound, yet the national real estate market in China is still grappling with significant challenges. A staggering 90 million apartments remain empty or unfinished, creating a substantial overhang in the market. During China’s ongoing housing crisis, there have been short-lived periods of price stability. These temporary pauses have often […]