Inside the Mortgage Approval Process

Lenders review income, savings, property value and credit to gauge risk. Knowing these can help buyers prepare before applying.

Handling the Pricing Objections That Stop Sellers

Common seller objections can slow a sale. Focusing on closed sales and current competition can help avoid stale listings.

Mortgage Rates Dip for Second Week

Rates on 30-year mortgages dropped to 6.3% from 6.37% last week, and 15-year rates also eased, from 5.65% from 5.74% last week, Freddie Mac said.

Insurance Commissioner: Market Climbing Back

Commissioner Mike Yaworsky said Florida’s insurance market continues to recover after reforms, but progress will take time to show up for consumers.