Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Mortgage interest rates have surged back to long-term highs, driven by renewed inflation concerns and rising oil prices putting pressure on the Fed’s 2% target. So what does this mean for you as a buyer or homeowner? In this episode, we break down what’s actually driving mortgage rates, why the Fed doesn’t directly control them, and what this recent volatility could mean for the 2026 housing market. More importantly… how long could this trend continue, and should you be waiting or making a move now?

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