A Property Tax Program Kept 13,000 Detroit Families in Their Homes—Now It Could Expire

A property tax relief program credited with helping 13,000 Detroit families avoid foreclosure is set to expire in June, raising fears that one of the city’s most effective foreclosure-prevention tools could disappear. The program, known as Pay As You Stay (PAYS), was designed for homeowners already

The World Cup Rental Surge Spawns Fears of Squatter Scams

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which starts June 11 and ends July 19, is poised to be "the largest sporting event in history,” according to the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg. “As many as 10 million visitors will head to 11 U.S. cities this summer," with World Cup matches taking place across the Canada, Mexic

Real Brokerage Ready to Put AI, ‘Growth Mindset’ to Work on REMAX

Days after announcing it would be purchasing legacy franchisor REMAX for $880 million, ascendant tech-focused Real Brokerage announced strong financial results to kick off 2026, with agent count jumping 25% and revenues increasing sharply as company executives touted new opportunities from the acqui

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Jump to 6.37% as Iran War Keeps Oil Prices Elevated

Mortgage rates continued on their upward trajectory this week as escalating tensions in the Middle East roiled financial markets, pushing borrowing costs higher. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.37% for the week ending May 7, up 7 basis points from 6.30% the week before, accord