What to Know When Hiring Movers

Moving can be smooth with the right prep. Book early, hire licensed movers, avoid large deposits, protect your home and keep a detailed packing list.

What Mortgage Escrow Really Covers

Escrow accounts cover your property taxes and insurance. Most lenders require them, but waivers may be available if you meet lender criteria.

Buyers Look to Smaller Starter Homes

Home shoppers are finding creative ways to achieve homeownership, including buying smaller homes and opting for multigenerational living.

Mortgage Rates Just a Hair Higher Ahead of Important Inflation Report

Today's movement in mortgage rates, in and of itself, is barely worth mentioning.  The average lender remains close enough to Friday's levels but is technically just a hair higher.  That fact is offset by the counterpoint that most of the past two months saw higher rates. The future is far