Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of U.S. inflation
Federal Reserve minutes show officials remain split on where rates should go next, with some worried inflation will stay high because of the Iran war, AI-related costs and consumer expectations. The Fed kept rates unchanged in June, but policymakers were divided on whether to raise, hold or lower ra
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.
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.
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.