
Why Agents Should Use Facebook Marketplace
Marketplace listings can work for rentals, entry-level homes or luxury properties, with quick responses to messages key to turning comments into customers.

Mortgage Rates: 30-Year Up, 15-Year Down
Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.24% from 6.22% last week, while 15-year rates averaged 5.49%, down from 5.5% last week, Freddie Mac said.

Housing Programs to Resume After Spending Deal
Federal housing programs are starting again after the shutdown ended, restoring FHA, VA, USDA and NFIP activity. Closings may still see delays due to backlogs.