Real Estate News

 Cybercrime cost businesses $16.6B last year, but prevention is possible. Strong passwords, software updates, staff training and backups provide protections.  Read More  

 Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.72% from 6.67% last week, while 15-year mortgage rates rose to 5.86% from 5.80%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said.  Read More  

 Homeowners can tap equity soon after buying if they have 15% to 20% equity. The best rates go to those with more equity, strong credit and low debt.  Read More  

 Researchers lowered their Atlantic hurricane forecast to 16 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 3 major storms, citing slightly cooler sea temps.  Read More  

 Investors purchased 265,000 homes in the January-March quarter, an increase of 1.2% from the same period a year earlier, a new report found.  Read More  

 Fannie and Freddie will now accept VantageScore 4.0, a move that could help more buyers qualify by including rent, utility and telecom payments in scores.  Read More  

 Kitchen, bath and living room remodels top the list as homeowners shift toward privacy and away from open floor plans post-pandemic.  Read More