How the Conflict With Iran Is Affecting Your Mortgage Rate and What Smart Buyers Are Doing About It

Erein Trawick

Published on: 03/04/2026

The connection between what is happening overseas and your monthly mortgage payment is more direct than most buyers realize. Erein Trawick explains the chain reaction from oil prices to bond yields to your housing cost and the strategies that actually work right now.

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Top 3 Things to Look For When Buying a Single-Family Home on Oahu (Plus 1 Major Red Flag)

Erein Trawick

Published on: 22/02/2026

Buying a single-family home on Oahu is different. Here are the top three things to prioritize: land square footage, rental income potential, and view, plus a foundation red flag to watch for.

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Why Mortgage Rates Change Even When the Fed Holds Rates SteadyWhy Mortgage Rates Change Even When the Fed Holds Rates Steady

Erein Trawick

Published on: 15/02/2026

Confused when the Fed holds steady but mortgage rates jump? Learn how the bond market and the 10-year Treasury yield influence mortgage pricing, and what to watch week to week.

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House or Condo in 2026?

Erein Trawick

Published on: 30/01/2026

With rates dropping and the market shifting, is now the right time to buy a home or condo? Insights from Erein Trawick of Pineapple Mortgage and Erick of Sky Realty.

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