The Real Brokerage adds northern Virginia’s Chris Colgan Team

The Real Brokerage has added the Chris Colgan Team, bringing 28 agents to the company’s growing network and expanding its Virginia presence. Led by CEO and Team Leader Chris Colgan, the team serves clients throughout northern Virginia and the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including Ar

Mortgage Rates Jump to 6.66% as Fed Eyes Fall Rate Hikes

Mortgage rates have surged to their highest level in a year, after a divided Federal Reserve opted to hold its key interest rate steady while signaling potential future hikes as the conflict in Iran continues to fuel inflation.  The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans hit 6.66% for the week end

Teachers, firefighters, healthcare workers and other hero households better positioned for homeownership than most

A new Homes for Heroes housing affordability analysis found that households led by teachers, healthcare workers, firefighters, law enforcement professionals, military service members and veterans, or “hero households,” are generally better positioned for homeownership than the typical U.S. household

Severe Thunderstorms Inflicted $82 Billion in Damage Last Year, Making Them More Costly Than Hurricanes

Severe convective storms—a type of thunderstorm caused by warm air rising quickly in the atmosphere—led to approximately $82 billion in global economic losses in 2025—nearly three-quarters of which was in the United States. These storms, which may include hail, lightning, strong winds, or tornadoes,