The rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rises to 3.83% from 3.78%.

Home buyers beware: The cost of financing the purchase of a new home rose in late September for the first time in nearly two...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE

The entire state of Florida is a flood zone. I believe many people get the misconception that "yay, I'm not in a flood zone, I don't need flood insurance!" Wrong. The flood zones...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE

The residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have bounced back solidly and demand has remained strong ­throughout spring and summer. What about your house?

If your house hasn’t...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE

Some mortgage lenders are loosening their underwriting standards so borrowers can purchase property sooner.

"The reality has sunk in that there are buyers out there...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE

EVERY homeowner wants to make sure they get the BEST price when selling their home.

But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE