Boosting Curb Appeal Before Summer Heat

Simple spring yard tasks like mulching, pruning and weeding can help landscapes stay healthy and polished, keeping curb appeal strong through the summer heat.

Builders Grow Cautious as Costs Climb

Higher material and energy costs are slowing momentum. In the South, including Florida, conditions held steady as incentives remain widely used.

Establishing a Home Renovation Budget

Homeowners can avoid costly renovation surprises by getting multiple bids, planning for hidden expenses and leaving room in the budget for overruns.

Mortgage Rates Essentially Sideways at Recent Lows

On Tuesday, the average top-tier 30yr fixed mortgage rate hit the lowest level in exactly 4 weeks. If you're not interested in splitting hairs, today's rates are essentially the same. Although our official average is 0.01% higher, that's such a small change that many of today's rate quotes will look