Lowest Mortgage Rates in More Than a Month Ahead of Important Jobs Report

Since hitting 2 month highs last Tuesday, mortgage rates have mostly moved lower.  The past 3 days have all seen solid improvements in response to economic data and an absence of unfriendly comments from Fed officials.  The net effect is the lowest top tier conventional 30yr fixed mortgage

Mortgage Rate Drops After Four-Week Climb

The average rate on a 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped this week and applications rose for the first time in six weeks, a Freddie Mac economist reported.

Housing Shortage Critical Near Fla. Military Bases

Santa Rosa County officials, military leaders and others say housing shortages near Florida military bases are concerning. One official said it creates “readiness problems.”

White House Launches Affordable Housing Programs

The White House announced increased funding FHA-insured loans and programs to build and preserve affordable housing units, including manufactured homes.