Deadlines Looming for Hurricane Claims

Florida law allows one year to start a storm claim. Helene deadline is Sept. 26, 2025. Milton deadline is Oct. 9, 2025. Supplemental claims get 18 months.

Housing Market Shifts as Sellers Adjust Prices

Homebuyers are gaining leverage as sellers cut prices, offer concessions and listings linger, though affordability challenges keep sales near historic lows.

Three Paths for Mortgage Rates Ahead

A Fed rate cut is expected Sept. 17, but mortgage rates, shaped by investor demand and Treasury yields, could rise, steady or drop.

U.S. Housing Affordability Shows Modest Gains

With mortgage rates easing and home prices slowing, affordability has increased 3.1% YOY across the U.S. However, conditions remain well below pre-pandemic norms.