
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fourth Straight Week, Hitting 12-Month High
The continued summer slowdown in the housing market could see an uptick in transactions before fall, but economists are pointing to an array of economic and geopolitical headwinds that could possibly drive mortgage rates even higher as the spark. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) rose a

Above the Waterline: The view from Venice in a heat wave
The sweeping view before me is said to be one of the most iconic waterscapes in Venice. Ferries, vaporettos, and wooden boats speed across the surface of St. Mark’s Basin with the city’s skyline as an impressive backdrop. To my left, I can see the Lido through the hazy air: a narrow barrier island t

Inflation Cools to 2-Month Low, but the Future Is Murky
Inflation cooled in June according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), meeting economists’ expectations for the month. However, the trend may not continue as the Iranian conflict persists. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index slipped 0.1% month-over-mont

Optimal Blue integrates VantageScore 4.0 into pricing, hedging and trading workflows
VantageScore 4.0, the credit scoring model that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are transitioning to for agency mortgages, is now integrated into Optimal Blue’s end-to-end capital markets platform, the companies announced Thursday. The integration makes VantageScore 4.0 available across Optimal Blue’s pr

Op-Ed: The Other Side of the Listing Debate
The real estate industry is spending a huge amount of time arguing about who should see a listing and when. It’s an important debate. Sellers deserve transparency and every reasonable opportunity to maximize their home’s value. But we’ve spent very little time talking about the people who can’t buy

This week at the Farmers Markets
Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products. Here’s what you’ll find in the way of produce at the f

Metro Atlanta schools back in session beginning Aug. 3
Students across metro Atlanta will head back to classrooms next week as the region’s largest public school districts begin the 2026-27 academic year. Schools in Fulton County, DeKalb County, City Schools of Decatur, and Atlanta Public Schools will open Monday, Aug. 3, with teachers and staff wrappin

Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.
If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.

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