Mortgage & Market Updates

When It Rains, It Pours

When It Rains, It Pours

Financial Markets- Bonds (Mortgage Rates)  The S&P has flattened out for the past month with geopolitical turbulence driving much of the ebbs and flows.  The market appears to be holding its breath waiting to see if the conflict in Iran will

Jul 29, 2026 | Financial Markets Southern Nevada Real Estate Data Mortgage Market Review Mortgage Refinances Mortgage Rates

Don't Hold Your Breath

Don't Hold Your Breath

Financial Markets- Bonds (Mortgage Rates)  Its been several months since my last market summary and the financial markets have functioned traditionally in the sense that as stock prices have risen so too have bond yields (and mortgage rates for that

Jul 09, 2026 | Financial Markets Southern Nevada Real Estate Data Mortgage Market Review Mortgage Rates

Lower Rates, NO Boost in Sales

Lower Rates, NO Boost in Sales

Financial Markets- Bonds (Mortgage Rates)  The S&P and stocks in general were hit hard this month which can mostly be attributed to the Iran conflict, bombing, war, what ever description you prefer. The S&P 500 currently sits at 6343, down ne

Apr 08, 2026 | Financial Markets Southern Nevada Real Estate Data Mortgage Market Review Mortgage Rates

Bye Bye

Bye Bye "6-7" Hello "5"

New Loan Limits for 2026 Conventional: $832,750- Max sales price with 5% down $876,578 FHA: $541,287- Max sales price with 3.5% down $560,919 Financial Markets- Bonds (Mortgage Rates)  The S&P flat lined for the past month, meaning very little ch

Feb 25, 2026 | Financial Markets Southern Nevada Real Estate Data Mortgage Market Review Mortgage Refinances Mortgage Rates

2025 Ends with a Sloth-Slow Sales Pace

2025 Ends with a Sloth-Slow Sales Pace

Financial Markets- Bonds (Mortgage Rates)  The S & P 500 treaded water for most of January, rebounding this week after more tariff threats from the holiday weekend. The S&P P 500 is on the precipice of breaking through the 7,000 point barrier

Jan 22, 2026 | Financial Markets Southern Nevada Real Estate Data Mortgage Market Review Mortgage Refinances Mortgage Rates

New Year Predictions for 2026

New Year Predictions for 2026

Financial Markets- Bonds (Mortgage Rates)  The S&P 500 clawed its way back to its historical high point, and currently sitting slightly over 6,917.  At this time last year it was around 5,900, so all in all its nearly a 15% increase.  

Dec 29, 2025 | Financial Markets Southern Nevada Real Estate Data Mortgage Market Review Mortgage Refinances Mortgage Rates