New Home Purchase Mortgage Apps Down in May

New home purchase mortgage applications fell 4.5% year-over-year in May, with estimated sales down 12.1% from April, the MBA said.

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Before you start house hunting, use tools and formulas to estimate how much house you can afford.

Easy Furniture Updates to Get Guest-Ready

Simple furniture swaps, like a new chair, bench or coffee table, can refresh a home for summer guests and gatherings with no renovations needed.

Mortgage Rates Slightly Lower Ahead of Fed Day

Mortgage rates continue operating in a narrow range with almost every day of the past two months falling between 6.8 and 7.0% for a top tier 30yr fixed scenario. Today's average rate fell 0.03 after moving up 0.06 since June 12th. This morning's most relevant potential influence--the Retail Sales re