Mortgage Rates Recover Modestly From 7-Month Highs

Mortgage rates are based on bonds, and bonds spent last week bracing for the impact of higher energy prices. In the bond world, higher inflation begets higher rates, all else equal.  Oil prices remain elevated, but fell more than 5% on Monday. The bond market responded with a drop in Treasury y

Fla.’s Feb. Housing: Closed, New Pending Sales Up

Florida Realtors chief economist: For the sixth straight month, closed sales rose for both single-family homes, up 3.9%, and condo-townhouses, up 8.6%.

Building a Stronger Pipeline Through Referrals

Consistent outreach, visibility and collaboration can help maintain referral networks, turning introductions into a steady stream of borrowers.

Executive Orders Target Barriers to Homebuilding

The orders direct agencies to cut rules slowing construction and mortgage lending, a move aimed at boosting housing supply and easing affordability challenges.