What Is Going On With Mortgage Rates Right Now and Why It Actually Creates Opportunity for Buyers

What Is Going On With Mortgage Rates Right Now and Why It Actually Creates Opportunity for Buyers

Mark Harris
Published on: 10/04/2026

Oil prices are up, inflation fears are rising, and mortgage rates followed. Mark Harris explains the simple chain reaction driving today's rate environment and why buyers who act now may be getting better deals than those who wait.

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Home Prices Are Down Nationally But That Headline Tells You Almost Nothing About Your Market

Home Prices Are Down Nationally But That Headline Tells You Almost Nothing About Your Market

Mark Harris
Published on: 02/04/2026

A 0.2 percent national price dip made headlines but real estate is local and the gap between markets right now is wider than ever. Mark Harris breaks down what the data actually shows and why your market is what matters.

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Are We Finally in a Buyer's Market? What Mark Harris Wants Every Buyer to Know Right Now

Are We Finally in a Buyer's Market? What Mark Harris Wants Every Buyer to Know Right Now

Mark Harris
Published on: 25/03/2026

Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer but prices are not falling the way the data suggests they should. Mark Harris breaks down what is really driving today's housing market and where prepared buyers can find real leverage.

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The Homeowners Insurance Problem That Is Killing Home Deals Right Before Closing in 2026

The Homeowners Insurance Problem That Is Killing Home Deals Right Before Closing in 2026

Mark Harris
Published on: 23/03/2026

A surprise insurance quote is becoming one of the most common reasons home deals collapse at the finish line. Mark Harris explains how this silent deal-killer works and what every buyer must do to protect their closing.

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