Author: Joshua Adkins

Rows of suburban homes with a for-sale sign and a real estate agent sign in front

Realtor.com Says August Pending Home Sales Fell as Mortgage Rates Near 6.7%, Ending Eight Months of Growth and Pressuring Buyers Across Regional Markets

 Joshua Adkins  September 3, 2026

Higher borrowing costs, slower demand and seasonal weakness pushed national pending sales into negative territory for the first time since November 2025.

Police activity outside a Minneapolis apartment complex after a downtown shooting

Minneapolis Suspect in Downtown Apartment Mass Shooting Was Facing Eviction After Gun Threats and Prior Assault Allegations, Court Records Show

 Joshua Adkins  September 3, 2026

Court filings say the 35-year-old had a history of threats, a prior assault case, and an eviction hearing set for Sept. 11.

A Florida home with hurricane shutters and a for sale sign in front

Florida Homebuyers See More Insurance Options as Carrier Count Rebounds and Citizens Policies Fall Nearly 80 Percent From 2023 Peak

 Joshua Adkins  September 3, 2026

Regulatory changes, new insurers and lower premium pressure are giving buyers more room to shop, though rebuilding costs still limit how far rates can fall.

Resident in a Richmond apartment complex describes hot indoor conditions during a weeks-long AC outage

Richmond Tenants at Legacy at Imperial Village Wait Weeks for Air Conditioning as City Code Enforcement Adds a Second Violation and Demands Immediate Repairs

 Joshua Adkins  September 3, 2026

Residents say the heat has become unbearable while managers blame a power surge and parts delays.

A house with a for-sale sign representing VA mortgage rates and lender comparisons

VA Loan Rates Hold Near 6.38% as CNBC Select Points Borrowers to Veterans United, Navy Federal Credit Union and Rocket Mortgage for Different Needs

 Joshua Adkins  September 2, 2026

CNBC Select says the average 30-year VA mortgage rate is edging higher, while its lender picks vary by customer service, pricing and online tools.

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.