Many renters believe they can’t afford to buy a home. That’s often not true, mortgage experts say.

___________________________________________________________________________________ 

If the weather forecast calls for clouds or rain, tell your home buyers they may want to wait for a sunny day before they apply for a mortgage. A new study reveals an unusual correlation between the weather and loan approvals.

___________________________________________________________________________________

Twitter pushed out a new “opt-in” timeline redesign this week that it hopes will revive the social network, which has seen a shrinking audience lately.

___________________________________________________________________________________

HUD says it’s extending its former pledge to have the “first-ever federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness.”

___________________________________________________________________________________

That smart-home thermostat or light bulb could help the government increase its surveillance capabilities.

___________________________________________________________________________________ 

Two Texas cities sit atop a new list of the best cities in the United States for young families to call home, according to research firm ValuePenguin.
___________________________________________________________________________________