Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

LA Times – “What happens when a real estate giant tries to suppress climate-risk data?“ (12-10-25)

“A quiet decision by the nation’s largest home-listing authority may soon determine who’s legally responsible for warning homebuyers about climate risk.”

Realtor.com – “Realtor.com 2026 Housing Forecast” (12-02-2025)

“In 2026, we expect a steadier housing market, but it’s not yet off to the races. Mortgage rates are forecast to average 6.3%, easing affordability pressures slightly, while home prices rise modestly by 2.2%. Existing-home sales should climb about 1.7% to 4.13 million, a small but meaningful gain from 2025’s near 30-year low. At the same time, for-sale inventory will continue to recover, up nearly 9% year over year.”

YahooFinance – “Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points, signals 1 cut ahead” (12-11-25)

“The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point for the third time this year on Wednesday while projecting one more cut for 2026.”

Congress.gov- “What Happens If the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Lapses?“ (12-02-25)

“The NFIP is currently authorized until January 30, 2026. Unless reauthorized or amended by Congress, the following will occur on January 30, 2026: The authority to provide new flood insurance contracts will expire.”

HouseDigest – “Portable Mortgages: What Are They And How Do They Work?“ (12-10-25)

“Portable mortgages don’t exist in the U.S, but the idea has been gaining steam as the government looks for ways to spur sales activity among homeowners”