Mary Musso, Homestead Funding Corp. NMLS# 19976

Millennial renters are turning into buyers as paying rent no longer makes sense The Census is a revealing thing every ten years. And this year, it's even more...

Three things that can move rates this week Three Things: These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this week...

Making a private sanctuary out of your backyard space Privacy. In suburban backyards, where houses may be no more than 10-20 feet apart,...

While much of the country stands still, home sellers reap profits Many home sellers these days are raking in profits, having gained, on average, a $75,971 profit on a typical sale...

Three things that can move rates this week Three Things: These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this week. 1) Stimulus...

Weekly Market Focus: Stimulus, Central Banks, and Coronavirus Three Things: These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this week...

Getting a jump on keeping cool When it’s hot, it’s hot. And now that you’re cranking up the AC, it might be time to see if its...

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Helping your dog be a good neighbor depends on you There are rules we have come to appreciate regarding human etiquette. But what about the canine variety?

Housing market continues to show marked improvement The Northeast, which got hit earliest by COVID-19 and thus may have seen the worst of it so far,...

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When to be worried about cracks in your home If you've ever walked on the concrete foundation of a home being built...

Pending homes sales jump a record 44.3% According to the National Association of Realtors, Homebuyers are increasingly emerging from...

Market Focus: Economic Recovery, Jobs Numbers and Fed Commentary Three Things: These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this week...

Termites: they fly, they swarm, they munch, and they leave damage in their wake There is simply nothing to love about termites. Found in 49 states, these pests are a national problem...

As the economy slowly rebounds, real estate numbers begin improving Even though we are in the third week of June, statisticians are just coming out with a snapshot...

Market Focus: Coronavirus, Central Banks, and Domestic Data Three Things: These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this week...

Homebuyers are ready to go to open houses after months of sheltering In the award-winning academy film LadyBird, set in Sacramento, CA, a mother-daughter...

Three things that can move rates this week Three Things: These three areas have the greatest ability to impact rates this week...

Let your feet do the walking in pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods There are reasons people like to walk. First, it’s healthy. Second, people...

Forbearance numbers tick downward as economy begins to recover While home sales and refinances are continuing to tick upward, there is a trend that thankfully...

Three things that can move rates and increase volatility this week Three Things: These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this week...

How can you tell you're working with the right agent? In these days of video chats and FaceTime tours of homes because of the pandemic...

Mortgage forbearance requests slide As more people go back to work and can pay their bills during this time of Covid shutdowns...

Weekly Market Focus: Trade War, Coronavirus, and Jobs Trade War: This has leapfrogged COVID -19 as the biggest concern by long bond traders...

A fun DIY project that's strictly for the birds Let’s face it -- there are critters you welcome into your yard and others you hope will stay away...

Getting top dollar for your home It’s easy to compare property values for the same type and size home on the same...

Homebuyers and sellers showing resilience When industries begin speaking of a "new normal," it can be difficult to discern how many...

Weekly Market Focus: Coronavirus, Fed, and Treasury Bonds Three Things: These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to move rates this week...