Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumped to 6.66%, keeping affordability tight for homebuyers. Home Prices Forecast: Zillow flags 20 cities most at risk for sharp declines, with several Sun Belt and Gulf Coast markets projected to fall hardest. Buyer Costs & Policy: Delaware’s Sussex County is freezing new housing permits under SB 23, adding uncertainty for builders and buyers eyeing new construction. ADUs: Massachusetts is rolling out a feasibility studies directory to help homeowners map ADU costs and next steps before construction. Energy Storage: Revolta unveiled a high-voltage sodium home battery aimed at safer solar storage for residential rooftops. Home Buying Legal/Process: A class-action settlement could pay MLS-listed homebuyers who paid commissions, pending court approval. Local Market Watch: Sydney’s clearance rate slipped to 48% with 105 auctions withdrawn, suggesting more price pressure ahead. Home Maintenance & Value: Japanese knotweed hotspots in the UK are driving bills up to £15,000, with infestations threatening gardens and property values. Foreign Buyers: Indigenous groups in Argentina oppose a Milei plan to open rural land to foreign buyers. Home Tech & Living: Samsung and LG are pushing modular “homes” via appliance-led housing concepts, signaling a new angle on buying and building.