Why Mortgage Rates Jump Even When the Fed Holds Rates Steady
Confused when the Fed does nothing but mortgage rates move? Learn how the bond market, the 10-year Treasury yield, and investor expectations influence mortgage rates.

Confused when the Fed does nothing but mortgage rates move? Learn how the bond market, the 10-year Treasury yield, and investor expectations influence mortgage rates.

Spring brings more homes and more buyers. Learn how competition affects leverage, why prices can rise fast, and how buying before the rush can be a smart strategy.

If 2025 taught the industry anything, it’s this: the market rewards the pros who adapt early. The pace is different than the frenzy years. Buyers and sellers are moving with more caution, more questions, and more need for guidance. That shift is creating opportunity for agents and lenders who focus on strategy, relationships, and clear numbers.

As we move toward 2026, the market is shifting, and the smartest buyers are already adapting. The big change is not just what homes cost. It’s how buyers are making decisions, how much leverage they have, and what they are prioritizing once they find the right property.

Norris Mortgage Team
