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Market UpdateSeptember 2, 2026

Mortgage Rates Are Already High. Why Is the Fed Still Talking About Rate Hikes?

The Federal Reserve has not raised rates again, but inflation has revived discussion of a future increase. Here is how today’s mortgage costs and Houston inventory shape the decision to wait or negotiate now.

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Interior of a Highland Homes house in Fulshear after a post-foreclosure price cut

Market UpdateAugust 20, 2026

Why is this Fulshear home priced back at its 2019 purchase price?

A Highland Homes house in Fulshear that the owner bought for $400,000 in 2019 came back after foreclosure, asked $500,000, and is now listed at $400,000 again.

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