Kathy Orton

The 30-year fixed-rate average slowed its upward trajectory this week, edging up to 3.11 percent.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The circa 1869 house, which has undergone a complete renovation, was where she taught cooking lessons and tested recipes for her famous cookbook.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The 1911 bungalow contains original features of the Avondale model. It is one of several built by prominent developer Harry A. Kite.

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The 30-year fixed-rate average ended the year nearly a half percentage point higher than it started it.

After a month of increases, the 30-year fixed-rate average slipped to 3.55 percent this week.

January’s better-than-expected employment report pushed the 30-year fixed-rate average to 3.69 percent.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom, 14,900-square-foot house on 3½ acres has traditional architecture, amenities and convenience to shopping, restaurants, schools and major thoroughfares.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Joseph Ireland of J.D. Ireland Interior Architecture and Design was attracted to the two-level condo because it was move-in ready.

2021 was another banner year for the luxury housing market. Nine of the top 10 sales were for $10 million or more.