Real Estate Q&A: Can My HOA Require a Clean Roof?

Associations can fine owners for violations, but the rules must be specific. A vague maintenance clause may not support penalties for a “dirty” roof.

Volatile Crosscurrents Keep Mortgage Rates Relatively Flat

Mortgage application activity surged last week in response to headlines of mortgage rates stably holding multi-year lows. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported an increase of 11.0% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending February 27. Refi applications once again led the charge,

Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Ends 3-Week Slide

The average 30-year mortgage rate ticked up to 6% from 5.98% last week, while the 15-year rate averaged 5.43%, slightly down from 5.44% last week.

Fed Rate Cuts Still on the Table

Global tensions are adding uncertainty to the economic outlook, but one Federal Reserve official says interest rate cuts still make sense.