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.
Everything Feels So Expensive. Here’s What’s Really Going On. NYT - Top Stories By: Natasha Sarin 21 October 2026 at 13:10 Whatever you call it, we can all agree this doesn’t feel good.