April Newsletter

Mortgage Interest Rates April 17, 2025: Mortgage Rates Swing Up After Bond Sell-Off

Mortgage rates swung up on Thursday compared to the previous week, inching toward the dreaded 7% level, following the recent surge in 10-year-Treasury yields driven by investor concerns about escalating global trade tensions.

10 Cities With the Best Eco-Friendly Commutes—but Living There Doesn’t Come Cheap

Living near a big city has its perks, especially if it means getting to cut down the cost of commuting. Local Logic and Realtor.com® found the top-ranked cities for walking, biking, and commuting without a car are in the Northeast and California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Expand your options with Hipcamp, the website (and app) connecting private landowners with outdoor enthusiasts looking for a place to rest. Campers gain access to a range of experiences—from wild foraging to treehouse stays to onsite hot springs—while the fees paid to hosts help prevent those lands from being developed.

Whether you’re planning a fun family outing or craving fresh, juicy berries, we’ve discovered some amazing Bay Area strawberry farms that let you pick your own.

These all-you-can-eat SF restaurants are essentials if you have a big appetite. Get ready for delicious hot pot, Korean barbecue, and bottomless brunches.

Gardening is not without its challenges, but you may as well start with plants that give you the best chance of success.

You only need a few minutes to get started.

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