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September 12, 2026

Business

Buying a Home? What $50,000 in Hidden Property Defects Looks Like Before Purchase

Purchasing residential real estate ranks among the largest financial commitments most people make. Yet cosmetic renovations frequently obscure serious structural and moisture defects that cost tens of thousands of dollars to remediate

Aerial view of residential housing neighborhood representing US housing market affordability under 6.78% mortgage rates

Business·USA

US Mortgage Rates Hit 6.78%—3-Week High Cools Homebuyer Demand

Mortgage interest rates climbed to their highest point in three weeks during the week ending August 21, with the Mortgage Bankers Association reporting an average contract interest rate of 6.78 percent for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming balances. The movement

August 27, 2026

Mortgage Rates Hit Year-High of 6.66%: What Homebuyers Need to Know Now

Business·Latest·Policy·USA

Mortgage interest rates climbed to their highest point of 2026 this week, reaching 6.66% for a standard 30-year fixed-rate loan — the highest since