Inflation cools, giving housing market some breathing room
July inflation eased to 3.4%, while shelter costs also slowed. The softer reading could help limit upward pressure on mortgage rates.
Florida continues to attract newcomers
More than 200,000 people transferred out-of-state driver’s licenses to Florida in the first half of 2026, the highest first-half total since 2023. New York sent the most newcomers, while Miami-Dade drew the largest number.
FinCEN finalizes reporting exemption for U.S. businesses
U.S.-created LLCs, corporations and other domestic entities will remain exempt from federal beneficial ownership reporting under a final FinCEN rule.
Florida draws movers across generations
Florida ranked among the top 10 states for net migration across four generations, with U-Haul data showing especially strong gains among Gen X and millennial movers.
Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks
The 30-year fixed rate slipped to 6.67% from 6.69% last week. The 15-year fixed rate also fell, to 5.96% from 6.01%. Both remain above year-ago levels.