Mortgage Rates Stable - Average 6.67%

 Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.67%. "Mortgage rates remained relatively stable this week at 6.67%," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. "Housing affordability has improved fr

New federal rules could end mortgage escrow interest for some homeowners. States are suing to block them

A new lawsuit challenges recently issued rules from federal banking regulators that preempts state laws requiring banks to pay interest on escrow accounts.

How to Choose a Good Loan Officer

Okay, here’s the deal: you can find a lender pretty much anywhere. From your bank or credit union or from an online lender. The fact is that almost every mortgage company offers the very same suite of loan options. There are exceptions, of course, some lenders don’t issue ‘conventional’ mortgages bu

Ask The HOA Expert: Do We Need A Landscape Plan?

Question: Our homeowner association's landscaping is looking pretty ragged and needs renovating. Our landscape contractor has offered to put together a design that he will install. Do you think this will work? Answer: Landscaping is one an HOA's biggest assets. Renovation should be done thoughtfully