Nice article. It seems that at least one of the qualifiers are still going up. I don't think the Fed is going to assist any with this with the short term rates either.

I'm getting a little nervous.  Up three weeks in a row.  Could be trouble brewing, even for Seattle, which has remained quite strong.

Important to keep up to date. But in the bigger picture, still good rates. Anyone else remember the days of 9.8% loans?

Never worry about the rates and the market.  People are always moving, so concentrate on those you can help.  For those who waited too long, well...they should have listened to you in the first place.

I like your line about not trying to time the market.  those are very important words right now.  As for the mortgage interest rates, while they are high right now, hiistorically, they are still very low. However, if you have a customer on the fence, let them know that rates are on the rise!

William - Agreed.  The FED is not going to try to bail us out of this one, in my opinion, either.

Ardell - Yup, there is a VERY tangible difference between say 5.75 and 6.5....

Robert - 9.8%?  Heck, we were well into the teens during the 80's!

Steven - Valid advice, focus on those that are ready to 'do something'

Joe - Its a standard line.  It even works with the stock market, ie dollar cost averaging (somewhat different, i know, i know)