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What the mortgage rates press and forums are saying · updated
From the press
Fortune ·

The U.S. military and NASA have power problems. Nuclear microreactors might solve both

Microreactors could power military operations from the Arctic to the moon—and even fuel the search for extraterrestrial life.
WRE News (Weekly Real Estate News) ·

SEC Seeks Settlement in $152 Million RAD Diversified REIT Fraud Case

The SEC has reportedly moved to settle its investor-fraud lawsuit against RAD Diversified REIT and its founders. Settlement terms and court approval have not been established. Continue Reading SEC…
HousingWire Mortgage section ·

Slightly lower mortgage rates finally pause slide in housing demand

Rates fell toward 7.30% as the 10-year yield dipped below 5% in a wild week for the bond market
Kiplinger Mortgages ·

My First $1 Million: Plumber, 56, Cincinnati

"I never once pulled anything out, no matter how bad the market got, like in 2008. I stayed the course, and it has paid off, so far."
The Mortgage Reports, Today's Mortgage and Refinance Rates ·

HEI for Debt Consolidation: How It Works in 2026

HEI for debt consolidation gives you a lump sum from your home equity with no monthly payments or interest. Instead, you share future home appreciation.
Fortune ·

How Pepsi fell behind in the cola wars—and then lost KFC

KFC’s switch to Coke is the latest sign of a decades-long slide, and PepsiCo’s CEO says fixing soda is now a priority.
WRE News (Weekly Real Estate News) ·

Tishman Speyer, Bouwinvest Launch U.S. Office Investment Partnership With $1.5 Billion in Broader Buying Power

Tishman Speyer and Bouwinvest have formed a U.S. office investment account, beginning with the Chrysler Building ground lease. Their broader investment group has $1.5 billion in purchasing power.…
HousingWire Mortgage section ·

Appraisers warn of risks as more real estate listings go private

Appraisers say hidden interiors and off-market sales limit comp verification and will extend turnaround times
Kiplinger Mortgages ·

5 Halloween Jump Scares Hiding in Your Retirement Account

Ghosts, goblins and witches aren't the only things retirees need to fear this Halloween. These five retirement mistakes can cost you a monstrous amount.
The Mortgage Reports, Today's Mortgage and Refinance Rates ·

Senior Citizen Mortgage Assistance | 2026 Programs & Resources

Discover senior citizen mortgage assistance programs, including federal, state, and lender options to help lower housing costs.
Fortune ·

Israelis hold final rally against Netanyahu ahead of what may be the most consequential election in the country’s history

The crowd heard calls for a commission of inquiry into the security failures that led to the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war in Gaza.
WRE News (Weekly Real Estate News) ·

Apartment Financing Conditions Plunge as Multifamily Owners Warn of Foreclosure Risk

NMHC's October survey shows its debt financing index falling to 10 and equity financing to 17. Among respondents with meaningful loan maturities, 17% warned of possible foreclosures on some…
HousingWire Mortgage section ·

The Agency, huntington & ellis expand as brokerages make moves

The Agency now has over 190 offices across 18 countries and launched 27 new offices in 2025
Kiplinger Mortgages ·

Finfluencer or Financial Expert? 7 Ways to Tell Before You Invest

Social media is a great place to learn about money, but popularity doesn't equal expertise. Here's how to separate useful financial advice from costly mistakes.
The Mortgage Reports, Today's Mortgage and Refinance Rates ·

Can I Refinance My Home After 1 Year? | Rules & Eligibility

Refinancing is possible sooner than you think. Explore waiting periods, lender rules, and factors that affect refinance eligibility.
Fortune ·

French police use tear gas and water cannons after some protests turn violent as shopkeepers board up storefronts across Paris

Clashes erupted in Paris as a mass march drew to a close Saturday, with more than 400,000 people rallying across France over school funding and soaring living costs.
WRE News (Weekly Real Estate News) ·

Maryland Closes $23 Million Financing for 77 More Homes for Homeless Veterans

Maryland closed more than $23 million in financing for 77 supportive apartments at Perry Point Veterans Village; no completion date was announced. Continue Reading Maryland Closes $23 Million…
HousingWire Mortgage section ·

Housing leaders weigh in on Trump’s scaled-back EO

Analysts see the moves as largely benign for mortgage and title insurers
Kiplinger Mortgages ·

Amex and Airbnb Partnership: $850 in Travel Credits Explained

The new Amex and Airbnb partnership offers up to $850 in combined travel credits and bonus points. See who qualifies and whether the benefits are worth it.
The Mortgage Reports, Today's Mortgage and Refinance Rates ·

Closing Cost Assistance (CCA) | Grants & Programs 2026

Discover how closing cost assistance can save you thousands. Learn about grants, loans, and programs to reduce your home buying expenses!
Fortune ·

The world’s biggest producer of maple syrup has nearly exhausted its strategic reserves after Americans hoarded supplies ahead of Trump’s tariffs

The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, which oversees the strategic syrup reserve, predicted the stockpile will be completely empty by February.
WRE News (Weekly Real Estate News) ·

Gilbane Buys $37 Million Brooklyn Site With Capacity for 408,400 Square Feet

Gilbane acquired a $37 million Brooklyn development site with 408,400 buildable square feet. Apartment counts, financing and construction timing remain undisclosed. Continue Reading Gilbane Buys $37…
HousingWire Mortgage section ·

Subservicer benchmark survey shows 27-point gap between best, worst performers

Garrett, McAuley & Co. surveyed 53 mortgage banking firms, with composite scores ranging from 53 to 80
Kiplinger Mortgages ·

Should You Move to South Carolina or Just Vacation There?

South Carolina's charms and property prices tempt many visitors to retire there. Here's what that will really be like, according to a local financial adviser.
The Mortgage Reports, Today's Mortgage and Refinance Rates ·

Using a Home Equity Loan to Buy Out a Spouse in Divorce

Thinking of using a home equity loan to buy out your spouse in a divorce? Learn how a buyout works, why a refinance is often the better...
Fortune ·

Here’s the ‘core economic flaw’ in the AI bull case as stock and bond trades unravel, according to a top economist

"So far, the AI payoff for firms has been slow to materialize, implying a growing reluctance to pay for AI services."
HousingWire Mortgage section ·

Taylor Morrison CEO on the value of trust in a challenging market

Sheryl Palmer said trust helps Taylor Morrison rework land deals and avoid deeper discounts amid 2026 market pressure
Kiplinger Mortgages ·

How Avoiding Probate Can Derail Your Estate Plan

Strategies used to avoid probate can unintentionally override other parts of an estate plan. Here's how to ensure your loved ones receive assets as intended.
Fortune ·

Every child will get AI. Not every child will get a teacher

Today, you hear concerns that AI tools will be a privilege for wealthy kids only. But soon every child will have an AI tutor, just maybe not a human one.
HousingWire Mortgage section ·

Sideways demand exposes which homebuilding teams can improve

From takeoffs to trade scheduling, Summit conversations show how to turn founder know-how into repeatable, enterprise systems
Kiplinger Mortgages ·

5 Questions About Power of Attorney After Seeing 'You Can See Everything'

The new documentary "You Can See Everything" about Elizabeth Holmes prompted some questions about power of attorney privileges.
Fortune ·

Georgia’s ‘foster care to billionaire’ GOP gubernatorial candidate calls his fortune ‘God’s money’ while spending $200 million on his campaign

“I have lived in poverty,” Jackson says. “When you have not eaten, you never forget that, and you don’t forget the people that are struggling.”
HousingWire Mortgage section ·

Foreclosure auctions, up 25% in the past year, hit a post-pandemic peak

Mortgages originated in 2022 or later represented 46% of all foreclosure auction activity in the third quarter
Kiplinger Mortgages ·

Dow Drops 652 Points as Oil, Treasury Yields Rise: Stock Market Today

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran rattled markets and lifted oil prices ahead of next week's Fed meeting.
From Rate Roundup
What the First Time Home Buyer Subreddit Says About Buying Your First Home
What the First Time Home Buyer Subreddit Says About Buying Your First Home
On the forums
FIL dying what do we do
r/personalfinance · 17 · 40 Planning
What do you think on this ratio(net take home/mortgage)?
r/Mortgages · 8 · 59 First-Time Buyer
'Ugh… they are Black': Realtor's alleged text sparks Queens discrimination lawsuit
r/RealEstate · 500 · 200 Homebuyer
i'm 18 and want to move out as soon as i can but i have absolutely nothing.
r/personalfinance · 51 · 90 Employment
I regret not selling a year or two ago
r/Mortgages · 68 · 62 Other
Retirement town opportunism and collusion when a retiree days
r/RealEstate · 36 · 51
Navigating Full Time Travel and Tax Logistics?
r/personalfinance · 21 · 10 Taxes
Mortgage payment increased over 1k due to property taxes
r/Mortgages · 109 · 761 First-Time Buyer
Mortgage Rates Drop for the First Time in Two Months, but Homebuyer Demand Falls
r/RealEstate · 118 · 106 Homebuyer
Debt collector called me to get to my sister
r/personalfinance · 500 · 272 Debt
Take home pay VS mortgage
r/Mortgages · 140 · 1253 Buying a Home
Realtor thinks paint and carpet removal to bare floor would get us $60K higher selling price. House has $80K repairs needed. We have an offer... why not just do that?
r/RealEstate · 125 · 196 Homeseller
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