10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing
I came up with the following rules of successful real estate investing over my many years of successes and failures. These are the same rules I follow today and share with our clients at Norada Real Estate Investments. 10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing 1. Educate Yourself Knowledge is the new currency. Without it…
18 Best Real Estate Investing Books For Beginners (2025)
Real estate investments can provide excellent returns if the proper steps are taken, but many new investors lack the necessary skills and education. I wanted to discuss the significance of real estate education through books. This article will present the 18 best real estate investing books to get you started in 2025. If you read…
We Made the List! (America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies)
We are proud to announce that we have made the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Inc. Magazine ranked Norada Real Estate Investments as #925 on its annual list of the top 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within…
30-Year Mortgage Rate Predictions for the Next 12 Months
Mortgage rate forecasts rarely come with much certainty, but the near-term outlook is fairly consistent across major forecasters: the 30-year fixed rate is expected to stay between 6.3% and 6.8% over the next 12 months, with a drop below 6% unlikely anytime soon. That range has held steady across multiple forecast updates in recent months,…
Interest Rate Predictions for the Next 2 Years: 2026-2028
Get ready, because the next two years, from 2026 to 2028, look like they’ll mean interest rates stay pretty much where they are now, maybe even go up a tiny bit before they start coming down slowly. It’s like trying to guess the weather for next month – tricky, right? But we’ve got some really…
Today's Mortgage Rates, September 6: Experts Warn Rates Could Top 7% This Fall
Today's mortgage rates, September 6, 2026, come with a warning from housing experts: rates could climb above 7% this fall. The 30-year fixed holds at 6.67%, up 12 basis points from last week, while the 15-year fixed sits at 6.04%. Persistent inflation and rising Treasury yields — now at their highest levels in over a…
Mortgage Rates Today, Sept 6, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 34 Basis Points
On September 6, 2026, the national average for a 30-year fixed refinance rate went up to 7.31%, according to Zillow, which is a jump of 34 basis points from last week's average of 6.97%. This marks a notable increase, climbing 19 basis points from yesterday's 7.12% average. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed refinance rate also rose,…
Today's Mortgage Rates, Sept 5: Rates Drop Across the Board, 30-Year Falls to 6.67%
Today's mortgage rates, September 5, 2026, dropped across the board: the 30-year fixed fell to 6.67%, the 15-year fixed dropped to 6.04%, and the 5/1 ARM tumbled 39 basis points to 6.64% — completely erasing yesterday's spike. VA loans remain especially competitive, with the 15-year VA rate sitting below 6% at 5.91%. It's a welcome…
Mortgage Rates Today, Sept 5, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 13 Basis Points
The national average 30-year fixed refinance rate is 7.10% as of September 5, 2026, according to data from Zillow. This current rate is up 13 basis points from the previous week's average of 6.97%. Additionally, the national average 15-year fixed refinance rate is 6.14%, while the national average 5-year ARM refinance rate is 6.00%. Both…
Elon Musk’s $7,999 Tesla Tiny House: 2026 Facts vs Viral Videos
If your social media feed looks anything like mine lately, you have probably stopped scrolling to watch a sleek, futuristic white cube unfold itself in under an hour, proudly stamped with a Tesla logo. The videos promise a fully automated, high-tech tiny house for an unbelievable price just under eight thousand dollars. Some even throw…
Today's Mortgage Rates, Sept 4: 30-Year at 6.71% as Home Prices Hit a Record $434,100
Today's mortgage rates, September 4, 2026, ticked up as home prices reach a new milestone: the median existing home price hit a record $434,100 in July, even as the 30-year fixed rose to 6.71%. The 15-year fixed came in at 6.14%, while the 5/1 ARM climbed above 7% for the first time this cycle, now…
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Rises by 21 Basis Points Compared to Last Year
The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has risen to 6.71%, a noticeable increase of 21 basis points compared to this time last year. This upward trend means buying a home is becoming more expensive for new buyers, and fewer people are finding it a good idea to refinance their existing loans. 30-Year Fixed…
