The new rules for protecting real estate investors

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed-rate loans crossed a crucial threshold this week that few — if any — industry watchers expected they would cross in 2026. That threshold, in a phrase, is “higher than a year ago.” Freddie Mac reported Thursday that mortgage rates for typical 30-year home loans averaged 6.69% over the weekly period…

Whatnot raised $545 million in a Series G funding round to grow its live commerce platform, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 7) press release emailed to PYMNTS. The round increased Whatnot’s valuation to $20 billion, up from the $11.5 billion valuation the company achieved in an October 2025 Series F round in which…

US Expects Strait of Hormuz Deal as Sunni Powers Form Defense Alliance Progress in Strait of Hormuz Negotiations and Regional Security Developments By Steve Holland and Timour Azhari Strait of Hormuz Negotiations WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 7 (Reuters) – A U.S. official on Friday reported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz,…

Mortgage demand weakens as rates hit highest level in 15 months – Scotsman Guide Skip to content error: Content is protected !! This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. We may also share information about your use of our site with our social…

There’s always something in the news, whether it is Jimothy the raccoon in the Northwest, or the Canadian wildfire smoke in the Northeast which coincided with more tariffs directed at Canada. Homebuilders, and those who lend to them, know that materials from Canada are already subject to tariffs, but the new tariffs could affect building…