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Writing about LA housing @costarnews & @homesdotcom. Otherwise, talking about the Eagles and Taylor Swift.
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Weekly mortgage rate average surges to 6.71% — another 2026 high

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By Moira Ritter Verified
| Homes.com
Key takeaways The average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.71% this week, its highest level since July 2025, according to Freddie Mac. Stronger-than-expected homebuying demand and investors' growing concerns about inflation and government policy are keeping borrowing costs elevated, with little sign of near-term relief for mortgage rates. Even so, demand for loan applications has barely wavered, a sign that buyers are finding opportunity elsewhere.
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Mortgage applications rise as more listings offset higher rates

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By Moira Ritter Verified
| Homes.com
Key takeaways Mortgage applications rose 0.8% in the week ended Friday, even as the average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate climbed. More borrowers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages to secure lower initial rates in a higher-rate environment. Growing housing inventory may be helping sustain buyer interest despite elevated borrowing costs, economists say.
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A former sledding hill is the priciest home listing in California mountain resort town

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By Moira Ritter Verified
| Homes.com
Key takeaways A newly built lakefront home in Big Bear Lake, California, is listed for $15 million, making it the most expensive home for sale in the area and potentially the highest-priced sale in the region’s history. Entrepreneur-turned-developer Beau Laughlin and actress Lindsey Gort designed the seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom home.
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