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 Fr

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.