Capital gains questions grow for home sellers

Rising values may leave some longtime owners with taxable gains, making early conversations about timing, records and next steps more important.

Fed outlook could add uncertainty for mortgage rates

Mortgage rates fell this week, but future movement may depend less on the Federal Reserve’s latest decision and more on how clearly the central bank signals its next steps. Inflation, steady employment and possible changes in Fed communication could make rate expectations harder for borrowers to rea

Most future home buyers say they'd overlook red flags, survey finds

Three in four Americans planning to buy a home within five years say they would overlook red flags in a property – a finding that underscores the role Realtors play in guiding customers through high-stakes decisions.  

Mortgage Rates Stage Decent Recovery of Post-Fed Losses

Mortgage rates spiked yesterday after the Fed announcement. The primary driver was the Fed's revised outlook for potential rate hikes later this year. Because the Fed Funds Rate governs ultra-short-term transactions (24hrs or less), it has the biggest impact on the shortest-term debt and a diminishi