Housing & Finance News Roundup: July 31, 2026
Housing affordability, fewer foreign buyers, and fallout from Wednesday's Fed meeting all in a single news roundup.
July 31, 2026 4 min read
Housing affordability, fewer foreign buyers, and fallout from Wednesday's Fed meeting all in a single news roundup.
Converting offices into apartments is more complicated than it sounds. Recent construction problems in New York City are raising new questions about the risks.
Some Alabama buyers may qualify for up to $50,000 in assistance. See which state and local programs could help lower your homebuying costs.
Many recent homebuyers planned to refinance when mortgage rates fell. Now, stubbornly high rates are forcing drastic measures.
VA loan volume increased 29% annually in Q2 2026. See which lenders led the purchase, IRRRL, cash-out refinance, and overall markets.
Homeowners insurance costs remain a major affordability challenge as extreme weather, rebuilding expenses, and rising claim severity continue to push premiums higher.
Cyber scammers target home buyers and sellers because large sums change hands during closing. Here’s how to protect your money and avoid becoming a victim.
Could the Federal Reserve raise interest rates at its July 28–29 meeting? Inflation concerns have put a once-unlikely move back on the table.
Whether you're buying in Charleston, Columbia, or Greenville, South Carolina down payment assistance programs can help make homeownership more affordable.
Nearly 93,000 vacation home mortgages were originated in 2025, up 3.9% from a year earlier. See which metro areas attracted the most second-home buyers.
