The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Declines Further

 Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.23%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined again this week to 6.23%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Rates currently stand at their l

Closing Costs: Who Pays for What

There are certain costs associated with obtaining a home loan. You can’t get around them. Even so-called ‘no closing cost’ loans have them. So, if a lender touts a no-closing cost loan, how can the lender claim there aren’t any costs when there always are? There are always costs, it’s just a matter

Texas new home market shows spring surge as pending sales forecast a healthy 2026

HomesUSA.com reports rising Days on Market, mixed average pricing trends Texas new home sales declined in March as the statewide average of new home sales fell to 5,167, down from 5,294 in February, according to the latest HomesUSA.com Texas New Home Sales Report. At the same time, pending sales sur

Ask The HOA Expert: Pool Accessibility To The Handicapped?

Question: We are a seniors only (Over 55) homeowner association. A prospective buyer inquired about handicap access. All of our facilities are handicap ready except for our swimming pool. Is there any requirement that we have our pool accessible to the handicapped? {loadmoduleid 306} Answer: Homeown