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Bankrate Study Says Millions of American Homeowners Overpay on Mortgages by About $3,343 a Year as Lenders Compete Poorly on Rates

 Joshua Adkins  August 23, 2026

A June 2026 Bankrate analysis says most U.S. borrowers paid more than the competitive market for their mortgage rates in 2025.

Residents gather at a rally in Emerald Hills to oppose a housing project near a wildfire hazard zone

San Diego Faces Lawsuit Over Emerald Hills Housing Project as Residents Say City Missed Wildfire Evacuation Risks in Approving Roughly 120 Homes

 Joshua Adkins  August 23, 2026

A neighbor’s challenge says the city failed to weigh evacuation access and emergency response before clearing the project.

A New Jersey investor pleaded guilty in federal court over mortgage fraud and COVID relief loan schemes

Toms River Investor Pleads Guilty in Brooklyn Mortgage Fraud and More Than $1.8 Million in COVID Relief Loan Schemes, Prosecutors Say

 Joshua Adkins  August 23, 2026

Arthur Spitzer admitted to bank and wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering and restitution tied to the Brooklyn properties and SBA loans.

Grant Cardone speaking on a phone screen about a $5,000 house hacking strategy

Grant Cardone Describes a $5,000 House Hacking Plan for a Four Unit Property That Could Cover Housing Costs for a Year and Build Equity Through Rents and Appreciation

 Joshua Adkins  August 23, 2026

The real estate investor outlined a low-down-payment multifamily strategy, but the math depends on financing, occupancy and local market conditions.

A group of cats roaming near a suburban street in Dix Hills, New York

Dozens of Cats Roam a Dix Hills Block After an Eviction, as Neighbors and Huntington Officials Disagree Over Whether They Should Be Treated as Feral

 Joshua Adkins  August 23, 2026

Residents say 20 to 30 cats have been appearing on Cascade Court for about three weeks, and some households are feeding them while agencies decide what happens next.

Calculator and house keys beside a model home representing mortgage costs on a median-priced house

As Freddie Mac’s 30-Year Mortgage Rate Slips to 6.65%, Realtor.com Says a Median $430,000 Home Still Demands More Than $2,200 a Month With 20% Down

 Joshua Adkins  August 22, 2026

The weekly decline trims payments a bit, but buyers still face higher costs than a year ago on the U.S. median-priced home.

A row of newly built suburban homes with for-sale signs and construction crews nearby

K. Hovnanian Is Spending $58,000 per Home in Incentives as Big Builders Keep Discounts Elevated and Sales Pressure Eases Slightly in a Softer Market

 Joshua Adkins  August 22, 2026

Public builders are still leaning on discounts and mortgage help, but the sharpest jump in incentives appears to have leveled off.

Habitat for Humanity workers and community members at the Pope Leo Village launch in Milwaukee

Habitat for Humanity’s Pope Leo Village Adds Seven Affordable Homes in Milwaukee’s Harambee Neighborhood as National Project Spreads to 21 Cities

 Joshua Adkins  August 22, 2026

The initiative ties Milwaukee construction to a nationwide push for 250 homes and comes amid the city’s Year of Housing focus.

Residents and city workers respond at North Lawn Apartments during emergency repair relocation

Kansas City’s North Lawn Apartments Residents Were Abruptly Relocated as City Orders Emergency Repairs After Inspections Found Serious Hazards and Electrical Problems

 Joshua Adkins  August 22, 2026

The city says temporary housing help is being coordinated as crews work on repairs that officials say cannot be safely done with residents inside.