Mortgage rate declines are raising the likelihood of a refi surge

With the Federal Reserve all but locked into a 25 basis-point cut on Wednesday after the conclusion of its two-day meeting, the question for housing market professionals is how much lower mortgage rates could go after their recent tumble. At HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center on Tuesday, long-term

Wichita, KS Homeowners Can Expect a Warm and Dry Fall, Says The Old Farmer’s Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its Fall 2025 weather forecast, and Kansas homeowners should prepare for a season that skews warmer and drier than usual. While some regions of the country will be cooling down early, Wichita residents can expect extra sunshine stretching into October. Adding to

DJ Calvin Harris Accuses His Financial Advisor of Stealing $22.5 Million To Fund ‘Boondoggle’ Real Estate Scheme: ‘A Complete Fraud’

Musician Calvin Harris has accused his longtime financial advisor of stealing $22.5 million in a bid to fund a "boondoggle" real estate scheme that was touted as a creative space for artists in Los Angeles. In court documents filed at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, on Sept.

Homebuilders Hope a Fed Rate Cut Will Revive Market as Their Reliance on Price Cuts Deepens

Homebuilder sentiment remained dour this month as their reliance on price cuts increased, leaving many hoping a Federal Reserve rate cut this week will revive the housing market. In September, 39% of builders reported cutting prices, up from 37% the prior month and the highest percentage in more tha