• Hurricane season now envisioned ‘well below normal’,marlam

    Hurricane season now envisioned ‘well below normal’

    Storm forecasters have further downgraded predictions a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which has so far produced a single named tropical system.

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  • Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rises to 6.49%,marlam

    Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rises to 6.49%

    The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, Freddie Mac reported, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.

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  • Report: LGBTQ+ Gen Z buyers may face longer path to ownership,marlam

    Report: LGBTQ+ Gen Z buyers may face longer path to ownership

    A new LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance report says family financial support, down payment savings and discrimination concerns may shape when some young adults are ready to buy. For Realtors, the survey offers a reminder to start financing conversations early and connect customers with trusted resources.

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