2024

Since May 29, we’ve witnessed a decline in the 10-year yield, which has been favorable for mortgage rates. The critical question is: Can this trend persist? Clues from the recent Fed meeting and the softening inflation data hint at a potential continuation — if the labor data gets softer. How is this affecting the weekly housing data? Let’s delve into the details and find out. 10-year yield and...

Learn how to spot and identify basil-eating pests in the garden and what to do about them. cabuscaa / Getty Images When you see holes in your basil leaves, missing leaves, or even completely missing plants, you may be wondering, "What's eating my basil plant?" This popular herb is commonly assumed to be immune from leaf-munching pests, but that isn't entirely accurate. If it isn't a neighbor...

The vibrant shade is here to invigorate your self-care routine. Behr With the influence of the fashion world, celebration of romance, and the produce section (Strawberry Girl Summer, tomatocore) it's no surprise that bathrooms are turning red hot this summer. Literally.Using red to decorate the bathroom can be seen as quite surprising, as it's the one room in a home typically reserved for the most...

It’s only right that the latest twist on the martini features fresh, seasonal produce. LPM Restaurant & Bar It looks like the savory cocktail of the summer has landed, and you may be able to find the star ingredient in your garden.The Tomatini is exactly what it sounds like—a martini made with tomatoes—and it's officially going mainstream. In March, the acclaimed LPM Restaurant & Bar...

Testers say they’re soft, durable, and absorbent. Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten Isn’t it time to freshen up your bath towels? A great towel can feel like a mini luxury after a hot shower, and one that absorbs water well and dries quickly is the ultimate find. Luckily, these recently launched bath towels from our line at Walmart do both of those things extremely well, and...

Homeowners Rose and Jerry Thomas see their renovated backyard as more than an inviting outdoor space with beautiful plantings and comfortable seating. It’s where they savor the sights and sounds of their property’s natural inhabitants every morning. They watch their young son, Axel, explore...

This year’s Clerkenwell Design Week in London was bigger and better than ever, with new venues, larger exhibition spaces and a huge array of influential exhibitors and speakers. The festival took place May 21-23 at destinations around the trendy Clerkenwell neighborhood in east London. Read on to...

Attorneys for the federal government have issued an extensive new filing in the ongoing litigation between Texas Capital Bank (TCB) and Ginnie Mae, including a raft of correspondence that took place immediately prior to the seizure of the Reverse Mortgage Funding servicing portfolio by Ginnie Mae. Separately, a magistrate judge has approved the government’s request to extend the timeline for discovery...

Freddie Mac’s chief financial officer, Christian Lown, notified the company of his intention to resign at the end of this month. The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) will “begin the process of identifying a successor,” Freddie Mac said in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday. Lown’s resignation, was was announced on June 5, takes effect June 28. A...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday announced a final rule designed to expand support for housing counseling services within Native American tribal communities. In a new final rule published in the Federal Register, HUD outlined requirements for housing counselor certification for sessions that are conducted in connection with the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) and...