Real Estate Q&A: Can HOAs Ban Work Trucks?

States like Florida limit HOA bans on work vehicles. Vague rules or improper notice could make fines unenforceable, giving owners room to challenge.

How Deck Problems Can Reshape a Sale

What looks like a minor deck issue can turn into an expensive project, with hidden structural problems, labor and materials quickly driving up costs.

Mortgage Rates Remain Surprisingly Calm

Mortgage applications dipped again last week, though the pace of decline slowed considerably. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 0.8% decrease on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending April 3. Refinance activity continued to weaken, with the Refinance Index falling 3% from t

Mortgage Rates Ease After Five-Week Climb

The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped to 6.37% from 6.46% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.74% from 5.77%, according to Freddie Mac.