The Old Farmer’s Almanac Fall 2026 Outlook: Is Your Property Ready for El Niño?

With all the talk of the Super El Niño developing this year and affecting the upcoming winter months, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has a more pleasant outlook for the fall season.  The fall 2026 forecast reveals a distinct national split: a warm interior wrapped in cooler coastal weather, alongside drie

Senate Confirms New Spymaster After Mortgage Boss Bill Pulte Fired 30% of Staff in the Role

Congress has confirmed a new permanent director of national intelligence, marking the end of top mortgage regulator Bill Pulte's tenure as acting replacement for former director Tulsi Gabbard. The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton to role by a vote of 51-47 Tuesday night. The director of national intelli

Home Purchases by Foreign Buyers Decrease Nearly 20%

Foreign buyers purchased $45.3 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2025 through March 2026, a 19% decrease in dollar value of homes purchased and a 14% decrease in number of properties from the previous 12-month period, according to the National Association of Realtors®’s (NAR) 2026 Inte

Mortgage Applications Plunge as Surging Interest Rates Deter Buyers

Mortgage applications fell last week as rising oil prices drove interest rates higher, deterring would-be homebuyers, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. For the week ending on July 24, MBA's Market Composite Index—a measure of total mortgage loan application volume—plunged 6.4% on a seas