What’s Driving Rates Into the 5s

Mortgage rates are back in the 5% range, but inflation data suggests they should be rising. Here’s what’s quietly driving the drop and what it could mean next.

Fresh Floors, Stronger First Impressions

Worn or dingy carpet can quietly drag down a home’s first impression. A few smart habits can help floors look fresher before buyers walk in.

Best Week For Mortgage Rates in Years

Given that we have the somewhat unpopular job of reporting that today's average top-tier 30yr fixed mortgage rate is 6.00 again, rather than the 5.99 seen earlier this week, we can at least find one glowingly positive development as a silver lining. In fact, the silver lining is more than a consolat

Mortgage Rates Break Key Barrier

The 30-year average fell to 5.98% and the 15-year to 5.44%, a shift that could boost buyer demand, lift seller confidence and spark spring activity.