Sidney Torres, host of CNBC’s The Deed, shares some tips to avoid costly mistakes when flipping a house. More, here.

 

USA Today has a piece on how those in the “gig economy” can better prepare to qualify for a mortgage. More, here.

 

Rates on 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate loans moved lower today, according to a NerdWallet survey of mortgage rates published by national lenders. More, here.

 

CNBC has an article today weighing the pros and cons of paying off a mortgage loan before retirement. More, here.

 

Julia Bunch, writing for Forbes, examines the growing trend of baby boomers (those born between 1945 and 1964), and their favored investments in order to afford retirement. More, here.

 

Bankrate reports the decrease in 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages. More, here.

 

The Washington Post published an excerpt from Jack Schneider, co-host of  the education policy podcast Have You Heard, examining the efficacy of the school rating tools offered by real estate companies. More, here.

 

CNN Money shares an article and accompanying video on 4 mortgage misconceptions that could cost you. More, here.

 

Realtor.com has a new article on the amount of time it takes to get a mortgage. More, here.

 

Clare Trapasso, on Realtor.com, has a piece on a recent survey conducted by Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey where 61% of Americans think now is a good time to sell their home. More, here.