U.S. Consumer Confidence at Five-Month Low

Consumer confidence declined in September as views on business conditions and the job market grew less positive, while concerns about inflation increased.

Homebuyers' Interest in Energy Efficiency Increasing

NAR’s Realtors Residential Sustainability Report finds that homebuyers and owners are interested in sustainable features that provide financial savings.

Buyers Could Face Delays During Shutdown

The National Flood Insurance Program expired, freezing new policies and potentially delaying mortgages, home sales, and housing programs, especially in Florida.

Mortgage Rates Remain Unchanged After Downbeat Employment Report

Mortgage rates are based on bonds and bonds take cues from economic data. Employment-related data is particularly important. The monthly jobs report from the Department of Labor is in a league of its own in that regard, and while we won't get that this week due to the shutdown, this morning brought