Buying your first home in New Orleans or the surrounding parishes in 2026? Learn how mortgage rates, insurance, and local market realities affect first-time buyers
The Fed cut rates by 0.25% and ended quantitative tightening, but the real story for the average 30-year fixed is in the dot plot and
Mortgage rates bounced around but stayed in a tight range near the low 6% area this week, while purchase applications hit their highest level since
The #1 Homebuying Blind Spot in New OrleansIf you’re preparing to buy a home in New Orleans and the surrounding 50-mile region, you’ve probably been
Stronger jobless-claims and durable-goods data from last week pushed the average 30-year fixed slightly higher, but mortgage rates are still near recent lows. Here’s what
Mortgage rates held steady after a mixed jobs report, with unemployment rising and job growth coming in stronger than expected. Learn what this means for
The #1 Cost Factor New Orleans and Surrounding Areas Homebuyers Overlook — And Why It Can Make or Break Your Monthly Payment When most first-time
The Trump administration says it’s exploring 50-year mortgage options to help with affordability. Learn what this could mean for homebuyers, monthly payments, and long-term costs.
Fannie Mae’s new credit score policy lets lenders use automated approvals even for borrowers below 620. Here’s what that means for homebuyers who thought they
Mortgage rates dipped, then jumped after the Fed’s cut. A $15B corporate bond sale and stronger economic reports added pressure. Here’s the simple, kid-level way
The Federal Reserve cut rates again, but mortgage rates actually rose. Learn why this happens, what Powell said, and what it means for homebuyers. If
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is hovering near 3-year lows as bond markets hold steady amid limited economic data. Learn why rates remain low
