Mortgage Rates Back Near Highest Levels Since November

One of the downsides of rates being very close to the highest levels in months is that it doesn't take much of nudge to hit new highs.  That was ALMOST the case today as the average lender moved just slightly higher compared to yesterday's latest levels.  The average borrower might not see

Home Equity Down Slightly Across U.S. in 4Q 2023

Attom: 46.1% of mortgaged residential properties were equity-rich in 4Q. Miami was among the biggest metros with the most equity-rich mortgaged properties (61.8%).

Heading Back to the Office?

A recent Jones Lang LaSalle report found that most private employers now operate under a hybrid policy of office attendance and remote work.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Slips in Feb.

Americans are showing growing fears over a potential recession: The Consumer Confidence Index fell 4.2 points from Jan., marking the 1st drop in three months.