Mortgage Rates Bounce Back Toward Recent Highs

Mortgage rates gave back the improvement seen last Thursday and broke above last Wednesday's levels to hit the highest mark since June 10th. This isn't a big range in the bigger picture, but it does leave rates near 10-month highs. The move is also a bit counterintuitive given developments in other

Capital gains questions grow for home sellers

Rising values may leave some longtime owners with taxable gains, making early conversations about timing, records and next steps more important.

Fed outlook could add uncertainty for mortgage rates

Mortgage rates fell this week, but future movement may depend less on the Federal Reserve’s latest decision and more on how clearly the central bank signals its next steps. Inflation, steady employment and possible changes in Fed communication could make rate expectations harder for borrowers to rea

Most future home buyers say they'd overlook red flags, survey finds

Three in four Americans planning to buy a home within five years say they would overlook red flags in a property – a finding that underscores the role Realtors play in guiding customers through high-stakes decisions.