The Great Wealth Transfer Is Here: What $124 Trillion Means for Home Sellers in 2026

The Great Wealth Transfer Is Here: What $124 Trillion Means for Home Sellers in 2026 The largest generational wealth transfer in U.S. history is underway. Research firm Cerulli Associates now projects $124 trillion will pass to heirs and charities through 2048, up sharply from earlier estimates, with the 2026–2036 decade alone carrying roughly 55% of […]

The Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect: Why Millions of Homeowners Are Stuck in 2026

The Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect: Why Millions of Homeowners Are Stuck in 2026 Millions of U.S. homeowners are staying put not because they want to, but because their mortgage rate makes moving expensive. As of late August 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.66%, according to Freddie Mac — while roughly 4 […]