There Are Solutions to This Crazy Economy. Voters Will Hate Them. NYT - Top Stories By: Natasha Sarin · Catherine Rampell and Emily Holzknecht 23 October 2026 at 14:17 Ahead of the midterms, Natasha Sarin and Catherine Rampell unpack the state of the economy — and how much responsibility the president bears for it. © The New York Times
Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas NYT - Top Stories By: Gregory Schmidt 22 October 2026 at 17:26 The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas. © Celeste Noche for The New York TimesSellers are reconsidering market conditions and repricing their homes, which can give buyers an opening.