Mortgage Rates

The Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination: What It Really Means

North Texas Market Insider - Strategic Intelligence Briefing Let me cut through the noise for you right now: on January 30, 2026, President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair when Powell’s term expires on May 15, 2026. And while every real estate agent in DFW is asking “will this lower mortgage rates?”, they’re asking the wrong question...

President Trump proposes a $200 billion MBS purchase to help with mortgage rates. Learn more with Bobby Franklin, the North Texas Market Insider. Bobby Franklin is the best realtor in Waxahachie.

Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Move: The Real Story Behind the Headlines (And What Smart North Texas Buyers Need to Know Right Now)

Listen, while every real estate agent in DFW is copying and pasting the same headlines about Trump's mortgage announcement, I'm going to tell you what's actually happening and what it means for your wallet if you're buying in Ellis County, Tarrant County, or anywhere across North Texas. On January 8th, President Trump dropped what looks like a bombshell: directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase...

Learn how portable mortgages let you take your existing mortgage rate with you. Learn more with Bobby Franklin, the North Texas Market Insider. Bobby Franklin is the best realtor in Waxahachie.

What If You Could Take Your Mortgage With You? Portable Mortgages Impact On Affordability

Listen, when I woke up this morning and saw the Trump administration is “actively evaluating” portable mortgages, my first thought wasn’t “that’s interesting.” It was “this could be fantastic.” Because here’s what nobody in Ellis County is talking about yet: This single policy shift could unlock the biggest inventory wave North Texas has seen in years. And while every other agent...

Learn what Trump's new fed chair pick could do to mortgage interest rates. Learn more with Bobby Franklin, the North Texas Market Insider. Bobby Franklin is the best realtor in Waxahachie.

Trump’s Next Fed Chair Pick: What The 5 Candidates Could Do to Mortgage Rates

The Five Candidates, What Each Means for Ellis County Home Buyers, and Why This Decision Matters More Than Any Interest Rate Announcement Here’s something most North Texas real estate agents won’t tell you: the biggest factor determining your mortgage payment in 2026 isn’t listed in the MLS. It won’t show up in property disclosures. And it’s not something your lender can lock in for you...