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

Average 30 Year Mortgage Rate Jumps to 7.28 Percent as Buyers Weigh Adjustable Loans, Buydowns and Assumable Financing Options

 Joshua Adkins  October 7, 2026

Freddie Mac says rates are at their highest level since November 2023, but some borrowers can still trim costs by choosing different loan structures or shopping more carefully.

Stadium View apartment building in Bozeman where tenants were told to move out

Bozeman’s Stadium View Tenants Face Three Day Move Out Orders as City Deems Affected Bedrooms Unsafe During Repairs and Fire Inspection Issues Persist

 Joshua Adkins  October 7, 2026

Students and parents say sudden notices have triggered steep costs, while city officials say the affected units must be vacated for safety.

A home for sale sign in front of a house as mortgage rates climb

Ohio Homebuyers Face Mortgage Rates Around 7.28 Percent as Tight Inventory and Higher Borrowing Costs Push Monthly Payments up Across the Country

 Joshua Adkins  October 7, 2026

Real estate agents say buyers still need homes, but higher rates and fewer listings are making the market harder to navigate.

Rows of new cars on a dealership lot with financing trends affecting buyers

New Car Buyers Are Stretching Loan Terms to 84 Months as Average Monthly Payments Hit a Record $787, Edmunds Says

 Joshua Adkins  October 7, 2026

Rising prices, steady financing costs and higher borrowing amounts are pushing more drivers into longer auto loans and bigger lifetime interest bills.

Glendale city housing office and public assistance information for residents facing eviction

Glendale Eviction Filings Top 73,000 in Three Years as City Housing Aid Stays Full and Unsheltered Homelessness Falls to 92 Residents

 Joshua Adkins  October 7, 2026

The city says eviction filings remain far above zero even as public housing, vouchers and outreach programs continue to assist Glendale households.

Apartment buildings at Castleton Park on Staten Island under city health investigation

Two Legionnaires’ Disease Cases at Staten Island’s Castleton Park Apartments Trigger a City Investigation Into the Building’s Hot Water System and Resident Guidance

 Joshua Adkins  October 7, 2026

Health officials say the probe is limited to the complex and that tap water remains safe to drink while remediation continues.

A house for sale in La Crosse as higher mortgage rates pressure first-time buyers

Mortgage Rates Above 7% Raise the Cost of First Time Buying in La Crosse as UW La Crosse Students and Realtors Weigh FHA Loans and Adjustable Plans

 Joshua Adkins  October 6, 2026

Higher borrowing costs and everyday expenses are making homeownership feel farther away for some younger buyers in the La Crosse area.

A veteran family reviewing mortgage paperwork beside a laptop and calculator

VA Loan Rates Hold Near 7 Percent as CNBC Select Names Veterans United, Navy Federal Credit Union and Rocket Mortgage Among Its Best Lenders for Borrowers

 Joshua Adkins  October 6, 2026

The average 30-year VA mortgage rate edged up slightly, while CNBC Select highlighted lenders that stand out for service, pricing and digital tools.

A home for sale sign in Kern County as rising mortgage rates raise monthly payments

Kern County Homebuyers Face Higher Monthly Payments as Mortgage Rates Climb Back Above 7%, Realtors Say Buyers May Need Larger Down Payments or Lower Price Ranges

 Joshua Adkins  October 6, 2026

Local agents say the jump in borrowing costs is changing what households can afford and how they negotiate with sellers.

A house model beside a calculator and mortgage paperwork

National 30 Year Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.49% as Bond Market Selling and Sticky Inflation Push Borrowing Costs Higher for Homebuyers in 2026

 Joshua Adkins  October 6, 2026

Borrowing costs moved higher again, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage topping 7% and refinance rates also rising.