{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"February Housing Market Update: A Better Start to 2026","description":" \ud83d\udcde Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/  \ud83d\udcf2 Text \u201cLEND\u201d to 21000 to schedule a free 15\u2013minute consultation February brings encouraging momentum in the housing and mortgage markets. In this market update, Bill breaks down why interest rates have steadily declined over the past year and what that means for buyers heading into the spring season. The conversation explores what\u2019s actually driving mortgage rates (hint: it\u2019s more than just the Fed), why stability in the low-6% range matters, and how today\u2019s environment may create opportunities to buy now and refinance later. Here\u2019s what we discuss in this episode:  \ud83d\udcc9 Why mortgage rates are nearly a full percent lower than last year  \ud83c\udfe6 How Fed policy and mortgage-backed securities influence rates  \ud83e\udded What \u201crate stability\u201d means for buyers budgeting today  \ud83d\udd01 The likelihood of refinancing opportunities down the road  \ud83c\udfe1 How first-time, move-up, and downsizing buyers are affected CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info: https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/ Call: 484-352-4151.  Check us out on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3KbUxAF ","author_name":"Smart Mortgage Show with Bill Litton","author_url":"https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39993455\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39993455"}