Episode 18 · March 21, 2026 · 4 min
Mortgage Rates Are Moving Back Up, Spring 2026 Update
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Mortgage rates just jumped to 6.22% up from 5.98% at the end of February.
In this episode, I break down what's driving the increase, including rising Treasury yields, inflation concerns, and the Fed's decision to hold rates steady at its March 18th meeting.
I also cover what this means for Bay Area buyers and sellers in cities like Fremont, San Jose, Milpitas, Newark, Hayward, and Sunnyvale, plus 4 tips to stay ahead of rising rates.
Full blog post with rate comparison tables and expert quotes at https://HarvRealtor.net/blog/bay-area-mortgage-rates-spring-2026
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