Why Mortgage Rates Rose After a Fed Cut

🏡 Mortgage Rates Jump Despite Fed Cut: What It Means for Homebuyers & Refinancers

It caught many people off guard — the Fed cut interest rates, yet mortgage rates increased. The average 30-year fixed rate jumped from 6.13% to 6.33%, surprising buyers who had been hoping for some relief. Here’s the real story: the market had already priced in the cut, expecting a series of rate reductions through 2025. But when Chairman Jerome Powell struck a […]

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Explore the September 2026 South Bay real estate market, including Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach trends for buyers and sellers.

Thinking About Selling in the Next 12 Months?

Take Karina’s quick South Bay Seller Readiness Assessment to find out how prepared your home is for the market and what your next best step should be before listing.