Florida Realtors Live: Signs of a Brighter Market

NAR economist Dr. Jessica Lautz, at the Mid-Winter Business Meetings, said easing rates and uneven inventory gains are beginning to improve housing conditions.

Home Maintenance That Protects Value Over Time

Planning routine upkeep helps avoid costly surprises, manage expenses over time and keep properties in strong condition for healthier indoor environments.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up

Consumer sentiment edged higher in January but remains well below last year, as inflation, prices and labor market concerns continue to weigh on confidence.

Rates Plummet to 3 Year Lows, But There Are Caveats

On a week where the mortgage market was most likely to experience volatility due to Friday's jobs report, Thursday afternoon's surprise announcement of $200bln in GSE MBS (mortgage-backed securities) buying stole the show. This was already juicing the underlying MBS market yesterday afternoon, but t