03/17/2026
Every time there’s a major conflict in the news, I start getting the same question:
“Are mortgage rates about to spike?”
It’s a fair concern.
But...
when you look at history, war doesn’t automatically mean higher mortgage rates. What tends to move rates more is inflation and Federal Reserve policy.
If you’re thinking about buying or investing in real estate in 2026, it’s important to look at data, NOT headlines.
What do you think — do global events really affect mortgage rates?
Let me know in the comment section.