Plan Smart Before Your Next Home Project

From prioritizing safety repairs to setting aside 1% annually, smart budgeting can protect a home’s value and position sellers more competitively.

Before You Co-Sign That Mortgage

Helping someone reach a major milestone can create financial ties that last longer than expected. Make sure co-signers understand what that could mean.

Renovation Trends Send a Message

Spending on home upgrades remains strong, but growth is slowing. For agents, the shift could influence seller prep, buyer expectations and pricing conversations.

Mortgage Rates Tick Microscopically Higher

Mortgage rates at the average lender moved up by 0.01% today--the smallest increment measured by the MND daily rate index. This means that most borrowers won't see a meaningful different in today's rates vs yesterday's. That's welcome news considering yesterday's rates were tied for the second best