#Mortgage rates posted their largest increase in four years this week, rising to an average of 7.28% for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan, per @FreddieMac. wsj.com/economy/housing/mort… via @WSJ

#Home #mortgage rates jumped this week, as the "market assesses economic data," according to @FreddieMac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95%, up from 6.76% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.26%.

At a time when marketing budgets are facing rising costs, some savvy #apartment owners are relying on one of the oldest -- and most effective -- ways to attract new residents: referral programs. Read how to create a successful program in @MHNonline. tinyurl.com/3s9navzr

Ferraris, fine art and festive dancing, oh my! Three real-estate agents reveal their most over-the-top open houses in my latest for @WSJRealEstate. wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-h…

Should you sell your house to a #flipper? it's not for everyone, but some home sellers can avoid the headache of the sales process by taking a price cut. bostonglobe.com/2026/07/09/r…

Is new construction right for you? There are benefits to buying a brand-new home, including financial ones according to a new report. But, depending on where you buy, older homes may be a better value. Read how to decide in my latest for @BostonGlobe. tinyurl.com/4tu7pfbf

#Home #mortgage rates increased slightly this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49%, up from 6.43% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.72%. #interestrates #mortgagerates

Many parents are helping their adult children buy homes by gifting a down payment -- or even an entire house. But there may be #tax consequences. Learn more in my latest for the @BostonGlobe. bostonglobe.com/2026/06/17/r…

At Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chairman, the #Fed left rates steady as more officials signaled a need to raise rates this year wsj.com/economy/central-bank… via @WSJ #InterestRates

#Home #mortgage rates increased this week, although existing-home sales reached a five-month high, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52%, up from 6.48% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.84%. #interestrates

A chicken in a coat closet. A red throng left on the living room floor. Elephant tusks. Three real-estate agents share the most bizarre item they’ve ever had to hide before a home showing. wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-h… via @WSJRealEstate #realestateagents

Your #apartment community may have a full slate of fantastic amenities -- but will they attract new renters? In my latest for @MHNonline, I discuss how apartment owners can identify the best features to appeal to their target renters. #multifamily multihousingnews.com/how-to-…

"Home #mortgage rates increased slightly this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53%, up from 6.51% last week. The good news: Pending home sales have increased three months in a row, Freddie said. #interestrates

#Home #mortgage rates increased this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51%, up from 6.36% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.86%. Remember that shopping around for the best rate can save you money!

A waterfront spec house in #BocaRaton, Fla., has sold for a record $75 million. The property is breaking its own record, which was set when the developers bought the 0.81-acre parcel for $36 million in 2024. wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-h… via @WSJRealEstate #luxuryhomes

#Home #mortgage rates increased slightly this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37%, up from 6.30% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.76%. #interestrates #mortgagerates

If you're an #apartment marketer, you've probably optimized your community sites to attract new renters. But what about your corporate brand? Read how to brand your company in the age of AI (and why you need to) in my latest for @MHNonline. multihousingnews.com/4-strat… #multifamily

There's good news and bad news about #mortgages in Greater #Boston. While mortgage payments still rank among the highest in the nation, buyers are getting more strategic, avoiding bidding wars and thinking twice about what their monthly payment will be. boston.com/real-estate/home-…

#Home #mortgage rates increased slightly this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30%, up from 6.23% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.76%. #interestrates #mortgagerates

Which five basic estate-planning documents should every adult have? wsj.com/personal-finance/est… via @WSJ #estateplanning