Home-Purchase Applications Pulled Back, Refis Up Despite Rate Hike

Mixed signals continue coming from the U.S. housing market, as the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported this week that home-purchase applications decreased for a second week while refinances increased, even as rates hit their highest point since August of last year. The latest Market Composit

Report: How the Hottest Markets Are Shifting—or Not—Halfway Through 2026

While 2026 has been thrown some curveballs almost no one could predict, the market this year has remained resilient as most housing indicators point to slight improvements. However, many markets are outpacing broader trends, largely due to limited inventory and high competition.  As we pass through

2027 COLA Could Hit 3.8%—Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode

Inflationary pressure could mean one of the biggest boosts to Social Security benefits in nearly five years, but as essential housing costs outpace inflation, the bump could still fall short of many seniors' needs.  A new estimate from AARP projects a 3.6% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment,

How to Plan an Ultra-Spooky Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Date Night

In Orlando the haunting season tends to start a little early, and this year is no exception! The spooks at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 35 kick off on select nights from August 28 – November 1, 2026! The spooky Halloween season begins early around here, and this year is another