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A homeowner reviewing HELOC and home equity loan rate quotes on a laptop

National HELOC Average Falls to a New 2026 Low at 7.16 Percent as Home Equity Loan Rates Edge up to 7.35 Percent for Borrowers With Strong Credit

 Joshua Adkins  September 2, 2026

Curinos says HELOC pricing has hit a fresh low this year, while fixed home equity loan rates remain slightly above June’s bottom.

A row of older homes representing inherited property and title issues

Survey Finds 19 Percent of U.S. Homeowners Lack Clear Title or Recorded Deed as Wealth Transfer Raises Stakes for Inherited Homes and Probate Costs

 Joshua Adkins  September 2, 2026

A new survey suggests many owners are heading into the wealth transfer era without the paperwork that proves who can inherit a home.

Families walking along a neighborhood sidewalk near a school

Parents Will Pay More for Walkable School-Area Homes as NAR Survey Finds 63 Percent Want Easy Access to Parks, Shops, and Restaurants

 Joshua Adkins  September 2, 2026

A Realtor.com analysis and a new NAR survey show many families will trade space and lot size for convenience, safer routes, and shorter school runs.

A San Francisco neighborhood with upscale homes as the housing market heats up

AI Wealth Is Driving San Francisco Home Prices up 25% in a Year as Bidding Wars Spread to Rentals and High-End Houses

 Joshua Adkins  September 2, 2026

A fast-growing AI industry is tightening supply in upscale neighborhoods and pushing some renters and buyers into fast-moving, costly searches.

Apartment buildings and rental units tied to a proposed RealPage settlement for renters

Minnesota Renters Could Share in a Nearly 360 Million Dollar Realpage Settlement After Federal Judge Grants Initial Approval to National Price-Fixing Accord

 Joshua Adkins  September 2, 2026

People who rented from qualifying landlords between 2018 and 2025 may be eligible to file claims, though payout amounts have not been set.

A house for sale sign in front of a suburban home as mortgage rates tick higher

National 30-Year Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.76 Percent as Bond Selloff and War Fears Keep Borrowing Costs Elevated in Early September

 Joshua Adkins  September 2, 2026

Bankrate says the average 30-year fixed loan climbed from yesterday but stayed below 7 percent as the 10-year Treasury yield moved higher.

A home for sale sign representing the assumable mortgage market

Roam’s Exit From the Assumable Mortgage Market Shows How Fewer Low Rate VA, FHA and USDA Loans Are Left to Trade in 2026

 Joshua Adkins  September 1, 2026

The startup that tried to connect buyers with assumable mortgages says it has stopped home discovery and assumption processing.

For-sale homes and a sign in a suburban neighborhood with mortgage rates expected to stay elevated

Mortgage Rates Could Stay Near 7 Percent in 2027 as Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association Lift Their Forecasts and Homebuying Affordability Stays Tight Nationwide

 Joshua Adkins  September 1, 2026

Forecasters now see only limited relief for buyers next year as inflation keeps borrowing costs elevated.

A for sale sign in front of a suburban home as mortgage rates rise

Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since June 2025 as Oil Prices Jump After New Middle East Fighting Pushes Bond Yields Higher Nationwide

 Joshua Adkins  September 1, 2026

The 30-year fixed average rose to 6.87% Monday, its highest reading in more than a year, as war-related oil gains fed through to borrowing costs.

Fellowship Baptist Church in Pine Hills where affordable apartments are planned behind the campus

Orange County Church Nears Approval for Nearly 300 Affordable Apartments on Pine Hills Land as County Backs a $75 Million Housing Plan

 Joshua Adkins  September 1, 2026

Fellowship Baptist Church’s Pine Hills project would use 10 acres behind its campus under Orange County’s housing program for religious land.