Smart Ways to Cut Home Water Use

Homeowners can lower bills and conserve resources by choosing drought-tolerant landscaping and installing efficient appliances and low-flow toilets.

Highest Rates This Week, But Close Enough to Long Term Lows

Weaker Conclusion But No Major Big Picture Implications Despite much stronger revisions and a modestly stronger core retail sales number this morning, bonds managed to hold mostly sideways until the afternoon hours.  At that point, lighter summertime Friday afternoon trading gave way to a mini

Mortgage Rates at Lowest Level Since October

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.58% from 6.63% last week while 15-year rates dropped to 5.71% from 5.75%, Freddie Mac said.

Appraisal Reports Getting a Major Update

Starting September, lenders will phase in a standardized, data-driven appraisal format. Agents should prepare for clearer, more consistent reports.