Real Estate Q&A: Can HOAs Ban Work Trucks?

States like Florida limit HOA bans on work vehicles. Vague rules or improper notice could make fines unenforceable, giving owners room to challenge.

How Deck Problems Can Reshape a Sale

What looks like a minor deck issue can turn into an expensive project, with hidden structural problems, labor and materials quickly driving up costs.

Mortgage Rates Ease After Five-Week Climb

The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped to 6.37% from 6.46% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.74% from 5.77%, according to Freddie Mac.

Fed Officials See Rising Case for Rate Increases

Fed minutes show growing concern that inflation could stay elevated, a shift that could delay rate cuts and ultimately keep mortgage rates higher.