Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Rise to 6.11% as Iran War Sparks Oil Shock

Mortgage rates rose on Thursday to their highest level in five weeks as volatility in the markets caused by the ongoing war in Iran outweighed relatively tame data on jobs and inflation.  The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.11% for the week ending March 12, up 11 basis points fr

Inside Collin Morikawa’s Exclusive Las Vegas Golf Club Where He Hones His Skills—Mere Minutes From His $8.8 Million Mansion

PGA pro Collin Morikawa stunned golf fans and pundits alike on Thursday when he suddenly withdrew from The Players Championship after playing just one hole—having gone into the Florida tournament as one of the favorites to win. Morikawa, 29, joined the likes of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and B

Turning a Garage Into Living Space: When It’s Legal—and When It’s Not

If you’re lucky enough to have a garage on your property, converting it into living space can be an effective way to increase your usable square footage, home value, and potentially, income.  Whether your goal is to create a guest suite, home office, or rental unit, permits, zoning laws, insulation,

Single-Family Home Construction Drops in January Amid Winter Storms

Construction activity on single-family homes dropped in January amid severe winter storms, with little hope for a quick rebound as permits fell as well. Single-family housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 935,000 in January, down 2.8% from December, the U.S. Census Bureau and D