Shana Hughes-Mortgage Pro

06/01/2026

05/21/2026

Mortgage Rates Recover After Starting Higher. After posting a decent recovery from 9-month highs yesterday, it looked like mortgage rates were destined to bounce back toward slightly higher levels today. In fact, when lenders released their initial rates this morning, the average 30yr fixed rate was indeed moderately higher. But shortly after 1pm ET, news... More here - https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-05212026

03/16/2026

Don't get confused by the headlines...I'm available to discuss what current rates mean to your situation and goals! Average rent in NWA rises roughly 2.5% per year. Current residential property values are appreciating between 3-4% per year. Love the house? Buy the house!

02/24/2026

Good read for both buyers and sellers!

02/23/2026

Mortgage Rates Dip Back Into The 5's. This coverage is coming out earlier than normal due to a more interesting headline than normal. The average top-tier 30yr fixed rate fell back to 5.99% today, matching the levels seen only briefly back on January 9th, 2026 when the Fannie/Freddie bond buying plans were announced. Much like the... More here - https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-02232026

01/29/2026

🏡Closing time is always special. A person or family is getting a home to call their own. To make it their own. To build memories. My latest closing is another reminder of my WHY in this business. Not only does this young couple get to start building their own memories in a home of their own, but they were referred to me by another homeowner that I helped over 10 years ago! THAT is super special! 🥰

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01/16/2026

Ditto!!

01/14/2026

Existing-Home Sales Jump 5.1% in December, Strongest Pace in Nearly Three Years . Existing-home sales posted a notable year-end rebound in December, jumping 5.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.35 million , according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). After adjusting for seasonal factors, December sales were the strongest in nearly three years, marking a broad-based improvement... More here - https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/news/01142026-existing-home-sales-nar-inventory-prices-appr