Real Estate Q&A: Can My HOA Require a Clean Roof?

Associations can fine owners for violations, but the rules must be specific. A vague maintenance clause may not support penalties for a “dirty” roof.

Mortgage Rates Bounce Back Up Near Recent Highs

Mortgage rates bounced back up today as the underlying bond market continued the selling trend seen on 3 out of 4 days so far this week. In the overnight hours, bond yields (which generally correlate with mortgage rates) moved higher in concert with rising oil prices.  That said, it would be a

Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Ends 3-Week Slide

The average 30-year mortgage rate ticked up to 6% from 5.98% last week, while the 15-year rate averaged 5.43%, slightly down from 5.44% last week.

Fed Rate Cuts Still on the Table

Global tensions are adding uncertainty to the economic outlook, but one Federal Reserve official says interest rate cuts still make sense.