Mortgage Rates Surpass 3% Again – Hit a 6-Month High

Mortgage Rates Surpass 3% Again – Hit a 6-Month High

Many Bathroom Remodels Are Really More of an Upgrade

Many Bathroom Remodels Are Really More of an Upgrade: Survey: Remodeling skyrocketed during lockdowns with many homeowners focused on their bathrooms. The desire to “soak in a bathtub” rose 6 percentage points.

Homeowner Equity Grows to Nearly $3T in Q2

Homeowner Equity Grows to Nearly $3T in Q2

Why Hiring an Agent Is the Key to Buying or Selling a House

Why Hiring an Agent Is the Key to Buying or Selling a House: Here are three top reasons why hiring a real estate agent is the key to buying or selling your house, now and in the future.

Take Steps to Maximize Insurance Benefits After a Storm

Take Steps to Maximize Insurance Benefits After a Storm: Emergency management professionals advise you to check your insurance, call your insurance company and find out what’s covered under your policy. And if your home is flooded, hire a mitigation firm to vacuum out water as soon as possible.

3 Remodeling Projects That Prospective Buyers Desire

3 Remodeling Projects That Prospective Buyers Desire: In general, it’s best to move forward with projects that are cost-effective and useful to anyone who might occupy the property down the line.

Mortgage Rates Respond to Fed, Average Rises Above 3%

Mortgage Rates Respond to Fed, Average Rises Above 3%: After weeks of little movement in the 2.88% range, the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.01% this week. Economist cites “many factors” pushing the increase.