Volunteers Survey People Experiencing Homelessness

The HUD survey in 2023 found that, among U.S. states, Florida had the fourth-most homeless people, at 31,000 people – a count that rose 18% from 2022.

Mortgage Rates Just Slightly Higher

Mortgage rates continue making nearly microscopic movements in day-over-day terms, but they continue adding up.  Today's increase over yesterday was negligible, but yesterday matched the highest levels in more than 2 months.  That leaves today with the dubious distinction of being the new

NAR: Jan.’s Existing Home Sales Up 3.1% from Dec.

Total existing sales slipped 1.7% year-over-year. Chief Economist Yun: Jan.’s “monthly gain is the start of more supply and demand.” Listings were modestly higher.

Mortgage Rates Rise; 30-Year FRM at 6.90%

Freddie Mac economist: Strong economic and inflation data “caused the market to re-evaluate the path of monetary policy, leading to higher mortgage rates.”