Freddie Mac PMMS: 30-year fixed averages 6.49% (week ending July 9)
Freddie Mac’s PMMS for the week ending July 9 shows the 30-year fixed averaging 6.49% (up from 6.43%)—plus the 15-year move and what to watch next.
Housing Costs
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Clinton property owners: Tax List update and May/Nov 2026 penalty milestones
Clinton IN – Vermillion County updated its 2025-payable-2026 Tax List on July 4, 2026. Indiana’s May 11 deadline passed—check your penalty window.
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Bellevue utility rates: what the city is proposing for the 2027–2028 budget (and how to weigh in)
Bellevue WA is building proposed 2027–2028 utility rates. Here’s how ESC reviews, the public hearing, typical bills, and help programs.
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United States consumer prices report: June CPI due July 14 (8:30 a.m. ET)
United States Consumer Costs and Household Budgets – BLS releases June 2026 CPI July 14 at 8:30 AM ET. Here’s how to read rent, food, and gas headlines.
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U.S. mortgage rates jump to 6.51%, squeezing peak-season buyers
Freddie Mac says the average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.51%, pushing monthly costs higher just as spring homebuying reaches its busiest stretch.
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Tucson’s proposed 2026 rate and fee changes could affect water bills, trash costs, and permit fees
Tucson AZ – The city has opened public feedback on proposed 2026 rate and fee changes that could affect water bills, permits, and some housing costs.
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Buffalo’s proposed 25% property tax hike is running into early resistance at City Hall
Buffalo NY – Mayor Sean Ryan’s floated 25% property tax hike is drawing early pushback from the Common Council as the April 15 city budget deadline nears.