05.05.26 - Should you buy or refinance now?

About this episode

This episode discusses the current state of the housing market, mortgage rates, and answers viewer questions about home buying and selling.

Is the housing market finally ready to rebound? On this episode of Market Sense, Fidelity leaders break down what’s driving mortgage rates, pricing and inventory across the country. Plus, we’ll dig into some viewer questions about adjustable-rate mortgage loans and rental properties all in 20 minutes. Buying or selling a home? From negotiation to closing, learn about all the steps along the way. Click here to get started. Read the full transcript View the slides Watch the video replay

People in this episode

Host: Fidelity leaders

Topics covered

• housing market
• mortgage rates
• adjustable-rate mortgage
• rental properties
• buying a home
• selling a home

Keywords

• housing market
• mortgage rates
• refinance
• adjustable-rate mortgage
• rental properties
• buying a home
• selling a home

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fidelity Investments

Places: the country

More episodes of Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense

• 06.09.26 - 2026 Midyear Outlook: Can the bull market continue? · June 11, 2026 · 47 min
• 06.02.26 - Are you overlooking these health care stocks? · June 2, 2026 · 26 min
• 05.19.26 - Is it a good time to buy bonds? · May 21, 2026 · 28 min
• 05.12.26 - Have you missed these income investing ideas? · May 12, 2026 · 24 min
• 04.28.26 - Top 3 kinds of stocks to watch · April 28, 2026 · 28 min
• 04.21.26 - Should you still buy international stocks? · April 23, 2026 · 24 min