30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 17 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 17 Basis Points

It’s not great news for those hoping for a continued dip in mortgage rates, but it’s important to stay informed. As of Friday, March 13, 2026, we’ve seen a slight but notable... Read more »
The senior housing bottleneck is a mortgage market issue hiding in plain sight

The senior housing bottleneck is a mortgage market issue hiding in plain sight

For years, the housing industry anticipated that the aging demographic would steadily release inventory into the resale market. Instead, many older homeowners are remaining in place longer than expected — and the... Read more »
Irvine Co. Sells Pasadena Office

Irvine Co. Sells Pasadena Office

Donald Bren’s Irvine Company sold an office building located in downtown Pasadena to East West Bank for about $98 million, records reveal. That’s a steep decline from its $144 million purchase price... Read more »
The Pandemic Windfall, Mapped: Where Affordability Opened the Door to New Wealth

The Pandemic Windfall, Mapped: Where Affordability Opened the Door to New Wealth

From 2020 to 2024, U.S. home values surged, creating a major windfall for homeowners. Yet the metros that generated the biggest gains were not just the ones where prices climbed the highest—they... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 54 Basis Points

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 54 Basis Points

If you’ve been dreaming of owning a home or looking to refinance your current mortgage, I’ve got some welcome news for you. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has gone down by... Read more »
New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief

New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief

The proposal comes as the average property tax bill in New Jersey has exceeded $10,000 for the second consecutive year, local outlet NJ.com reported. If adopted in the final spending plan —... Read more »
Victoria Gardens Mall Almost Sets Sale Price Record

Victoria Gardens Mall Almost Sets Sale Price Record

It didn’t take long for Brookfield Properties and Queensland Investment Corporation to find a buyer for the Victoria Gardens shopping center in Rancho Cucamonga.  After listing the retail property earlier this month,... Read more »
Connecticut HOA Laws and Regulations

Connecticut HOA Laws and Regulations

Connecticut has some of the most detailed laws in the United States about homeowners associations. But when associations don’t understand how Connecticut HOA rules work in real life, they can get invalid... Read more »
Simone Biles Reveals Glimpse Inside Bedroom of Her Palatial Texas Mansion—as She Prepares To Mark New Milestone in the Custom Home

Simone Biles Reveals Glimpse Inside Bedroom of Her Palatial Texas Mansion—as She Prepares To Mark New Milestone in the Custom Home

Gymnast Simone Biles is preparing to celebrate a significant milestone inside her custom-built Texas mansion by marking the first birthday she will spend at the opulent property since it was finally completed... Read more »
30‑Year Fixed Rises to 6.02%, 15-Year at 5.46%

30‑Year Fixed Rises to 6.02%, 15-Year at 5.46%

If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, keeping an eye on today’s mortgage rates is crucial. As of March 12, 2026, the numbers show a slight tick... Read more »