Shingles Lose Wind Resistance After 10 Years

Officials said asphalt shingles, common on Florida roofs, begin degrading from the sun and weakening in about 10 years, offering less protection.

Mortgage Rates Finally Make a Move (Lower)

The recent absence of volatility in day-to-day mortgage rate movement has been an easy target for light-hearted indignation among market watchers.  But to be fair, if rates had been moving swiftly higher/lower/both, most market watchers would wish for some sideways stability.  In fact, for

Owners Pay $24K Annually in Non-Mortgage Costs

A new study also found homeowners spend an average of 6.9 hours weekly on repairs and maintenance, totaling more than 1 year and 83 days over a 30-year mortgage.

Risks of Payment Apps for Rent

While all forms of rent payment come with some element of risk, payment apps like Zelle or Venmo might lack the protections offered by traditional methods.