Home Buyer Optimism Grows in June

Fannie Mae says more Americans think it’s a good time to buy a home but concerns over job security and mortgage rates dampened overall housing sentiment in June.

Mortgage Rates Continue Higher For Third Straight Day

For the entire 2nd half of June, it was easy to be spoiled by the absence of volatility in mortgage rates. During that time, rates were either lower or unchanged every single day. The past few business days have been a different story. This began last Wednesday as the bond market began a small corre

15 Essential Questions for Smart House Hunting

When house hunting, focus on what’s most important – including costs, space and potential problems – to avoid buyer’s remorse.

Beating Florida Heat With Smart Outdoor Designs

Floridians can stay cool and safe outdoors with elements that include shade trees and awnings, says the Building Resilience Against Climate Effects program.