Current Mortgage Rates for Aug. 22, 2023: Rates Move Upward

A few major mortgage rates went higher over the last seven days. The average interest rates for both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed mortgages both grew. We also saw an increase in the average rate of 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages. As inflation surged in 2022, so too did mortgage rates. To rein in price growth, the… Continue reading Current Mortgage Rates for Aug. 22, 2023: Rates Move Upward

Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 22, 2023: Rates Move Higher

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their average rates increase this week. The average rate on 10-year fixed refinance decreased. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. While the Fed… Continue reading Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 22, 2023: Rates Move Higher

Mortgage Interest Rates for Aug. 17, 2023: Rates Move Up

A variety of notable mortgage rates increased over the last seven days. The average interest rates for both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed mortgages both crept higher. We also saw an upward trend in the average rate of 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages. As inflation surged in 2022, so too did mortgage rates. To rein in price… Continue reading Mortgage Interest Rates for Aug. 17, 2023: Rates Move Up

Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 16, 2023: Rates Move Higher

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their mean rates climb this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also inched up. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. While… Continue reading Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 16, 2023: Rates Move Higher

Refinance Rates for Aug. 8, 2023: Rates Move Up

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their average rates increase over the past seven days. The average rate on 10-year fixed refinance also saw an increase. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to… Continue reading Refinance Rates for Aug. 8, 2023: Rates Move Up

Flashback 2 Hands-On: Move Over, Monkey Island! Another 30+ Year-Old Game is Finally Getting a Sequel

I don’t know if there’s something in the water causing developers to dust off franchises that were around when I was still in diapers and start developing sequels, but if last year’s Return to Monkey Island is anything to go by, I’m thankful for whatever mysterious powers are at work. And just like Ron Gilbert’s… Continue reading Flashback 2 Hands-On: Move Over, Monkey Island! Another 30+ Year-Old Game is Finally Getting a Sequel

Here Are Today’s Refinance Rates, Aug. 3, 2023: Rates Move Up

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their average rates go up this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also moved up. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation.… Continue reading Here Are Today’s Refinance Rates, Aug. 3, 2023: Rates Move Up

Mortgage Refinance Rates on July 31, 2023: Rates Move Up

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their mean rates climb this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also inched up. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. While… Continue reading Mortgage Refinance Rates on July 31, 2023: Rates Move Up