Mortgage Applications Fall as Rates Held Near Highs

Mortgage application activity fell last week, reversing prior momentum and highlighting continued softness in both purchase and refinance demand. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey showed a 3.8% decline in the seasonally adjusted Composite Index for the week ending July 25, 2025. “Mort

Mortgage Rates Retreat Slightly

Rates on 30-year mortgages slipped to 6.72% from 6.74% last week while 15-year rates dropped to 5.85% from 5.87%, Freddie Mac said.

Stellar MLS CEO Merri Jo Cowen to Step Down

Cowen will step down in Q1 2026 after 17 years guiding the largest MLS in Florida and Puerto Rico. COO Shayne Fairley will take over.

City Glow Meets Cottage Flow

Homeowners are blending urban style with cozy countryside charm to create homes that balance bold style with warmth, comfort and personal expression.