4 things to consider when choosing a mortgage lender
Choosing a mortgage lender is a process, but it doesn't have to be a difficult one. Here are four key ways to determine whether a lender is right for you.
Connecticut lighthouse going up for auction, feds giving 5 others away for free
The auction for the Penfield Reef Lighthouse, located off the coast of Fairfield County, Conn., will open June 21 with a starting bid of $100,000.
Fed keeps interest rates at 0% - how your loans are affected
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at its latest meeting, but they could be going up soon. Here's what will happen then, and what you should do with your finances to prepare.
Today's mortgage refinance rates are mixed bag of drops and holds | June 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 18, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates mostly unchanged, but 30-year rates drop | June 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 18, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
US home rental prices hit highest level in 2 years
As of May 2021, the median national rent reached $1,527, up 5.5%, compared to a year ago, according to Realtor.com.
4 reasons why your mortgage application could be rejected
Check yourself if you want to ensure your loan application is approved.
Mortgage refinancing demand rises as interest rates hold steady near record lows, MBA survey finds
Mortgage applications increased 4.2% from last week, with mortgage refinance applications experiencing the greatest gains. Here's what you need to know.
Fed projects two rate hikes by 2023 – how to lower your rate now
The Federal Reserve announced after its June meeting that inflation could increase faster than it originally expected. And while it will keep interest rates low for now, more members are predicting at least two rate hikes by 2023.
The best, worst US states to live in this year: report
On Tuesday, WalletHub released a report that ranked all 50 U.S. states to find the best places to live in 2021.
New housing construction falls short by 5.5 million units
Angel Oak Capital Advisors CIO Sam Dunlap breaks down the 'historic supply and demand mismatch' that has construction lagging behind historical levels.
Today's mortgage refinance rates rise across all terms for the first time in 66 days | June 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 17, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Charles Manson LaBiancas' murder home finally sells for $1.9M
The home where Charles Manson’s followers brutally murdered the LaBiancas five decades ago has found a buyer.
Today's mortgage rates rise across most terms, 20-year rates hold | June 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 17, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Home equity: How to build it efficiently in 5 ways
Home equity is your most valuable asset and it gives you more financial options. Learn how to kick start building equity in your home.
Refinancing a jumbo loan: What to know
Refinancing a jumbo loan could potentially mean big savings. While similar to a typical mortgage refinance, you can expect stricter requirements. Here’s what you need to know.
WeWork's Adam Neumann to pay $44M for two Miami Beach properties
WeWork founder Adam Neumann is in contract to buy adjacent properties on Miami Beach's Bal Harbour Marina for $44 million.
‘RHOBH’ star Erika Jayne downgrades to LA rental after divorce
Blondes usually have more fun, unless you’re Erika Jayne and have to downgrade from a 10,200-square-foot mansion to a 2,100-square-foot home.
Federal Reserve elects to hold interest rates at 0%
Emerging from its June meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it is not taking action on the federal funds rate, which will remain at the target 0% to 0.25% range.
New York City grapples with growing presence of homeless in midtown Manhattan
An influx of homeless people into Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood after an emergency move by New York City to ease crowding in shelters has been a fact of pandemic life for the neighborhood since last spring.

















