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A wallet lost in Michigan turned up 11 years and 151,000 miles later, when a Minnesota mechanic discovered it hidden beneath the hood of a Ford. Turns out, even after the longest detours, what's lost can still find its way back . This week we dive into housing trends, buyer activity, and the [...]

You’ve got mail … until September 30. This week, all eyes are on inflation and possible rate cuts after last week’s producer and consumer reports. Meanwhile, chatter is heating up around the future of Fannie and Freddie, fast-casual dining is taking a hit, and AOL is finally dialing down its [...]

Everyone knows Starbucks, the worldwide coffee behemoth. While they have dominated the coffee industry for years, Q3 earnings were weaker than anticipated and same-store sales have fallen for the sixth straight quarter. That being said, there is optimism on Wall Street that Starbucks is slowly [...]

Proof of an alien spacecraft? According to a Harvard scientist , comet 3I/ATLAS could be alien technology that has entered our solar system. The more likely outcome is that it’s an icy comet, but Professor Loeb and team are watching it closely. This week, the federal funds rate held steady [...]

Earth is speeding up and it is shortening summer. According to scientists , three days in July and August will be shorter due to the planet rotating faster than normal. A standard day is 86,400 seconds and is calculated by the Earth’s rotation. On these three days, we will lose approximately [...]

This week, we touch base on rates, discuss mortgage fraud risk, and explore the housing market. Fuel Up! 🚀

Why sweat the heat when your house can do it for you? Scientists in Singapore recently created a new paint that stays white, reflects sunlight, and “sweats” to help keep buildings cool, even in humid climates! It might just be the chillest innovation in passive cooling yet. This week, we [...]

This week, climate-resilient housing, innovative building approaches, and where to find Rocket ProSM on the road. Fuel up! 🚀

JOMO? Townsizing? Land snorkeling? Believe it or not, these are all real terms – at least in the context of summer travel. Check out what these new slang words mean . This week: Home listings reach a record high, Americans react to extreme weather, one state experiences the benefits of [...]

It’s almost time to say goodbye to the penny. The U.S. Treasury is phasing out one-cent coins, aiming to save millions of dollars, though it could end up costing more if nickel production subsequently ramps up. So, if you’ve got a jar full of pennies at home, they may soon be more collectible [...]