January 7, 2026

Americans drank more milk in 2024

This story was produced in partnership with Harvest Public Media, a collaboration of public media newsrooms in the Midwest and Great Plains. It reports on food systems, […]
January 7, 2026

Why 2026 might finally be the year homeowners let go of their 2–3 percent rates

For the last few years, many homeowners have felt like they were holding a winning hand, a two to three percent mortgage rate that seemed too […]
January 7, 2026

Fannie, Freddie regulator vows to protect consumers from rising credit report fees

FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s tweet dented Equifax, Experian and TransUnion shares as the MBA renewed calls to do away with tri-merge reporting.
January 7, 2026

7 questions you MUST ask buyers before meeting in person

Qualify your buyer prospects up front with these proven questions to ensure you get your transaction to the closing table, Derek Carlson writes.