Robyn A. Friedman

(2/26/26)  For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dipped below 6% this week, according to Freddie Mac. The rate averaged 5.98%, down from last week, when it averaged 6.01%.  For many buyers who have been sitting on the fences, an interest rate starting with the digit “5” is significant, and experts say the rate drop this week may incentivize them to make a move.   “This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, i

(12/17/25)  Most home shoppers spend months searching for the perfect home. But when it comes time to apply for the financing they need to afford that home, many gather quotes from only one mortgage lender.   According to Zillow, that’s a critical mistake that can cost a homeowner tens of thousands of dollars over the life of their loan.   According to the Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report 2025, nearly seven in 10 mortgage shoppers submit only one application. That’s not

(4/3/25). Planning to buy a home? Financial experts recommend saving as much as you can, so you can put down a large down payment and...

(12/2/24)  There’s good news for home buyers who plan to finance their purchase with a mortgage. The Federal Housing Finance Agency...

Riva, a 100-unit condominium under construction at 1180 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, has received a $65 million construction...