
Mortgage Applications Give Back Some of Last Week's Gains
Mortgage applications pulled back last week as rates moved around in response to fresh inflation data and shifting geopolitical headlines. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 3.8% decline in total application volume on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending June 12. Refinance

Builder Sentiment Remains Subdued
Builder sentiment slipped again in June as elevated mortgage rates, higher material costs and ongoing affordability pressures continued to weigh on the housing market. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) fell two points to 35 , marking the 14th str

Dave Turley’s First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday starts out dry but scattered showers and storms develop this afternoon. Highs warm back into the low 90s with heat index values around 105 for some. The remnants of Arthur will continue to weaken as it moves east-northeastward but the moisture should impact our area by Friday morning. Scatt
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