As the U.S. reaches its peak homebuying season, mortgage rates continue to ease week over week. HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center showed the average 30-year fixed rate for conforming loans at 7.45% on Tuesday, below the rate of 7.51% one week ago. At the same time one year ago, the average rate was 6.54%. The 15-year [...]read moreMortgage rates continue to trend down ahead of inflation report
Shein continues to be in the public eye in connection to the treatment of workers at its supplier factories and as the e-tailer gears up for its IPO, scrutiny of that treatment has become more intense. Now a new report has claimed that excessively long hours are continuing. Shutterstock Swiss advocacy group Public Eye has [...]read moreShein supplier working conditions criticised ahead of e-tail giant’s IPO
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Freedom Mortgage were handed minor setbacks by the presiding and magistrate judges, respectively, in a case that the regulator brought in widespread violations in its 2020 submission of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data. The development was first reported by National Mortgage News. The original case was filed [...]read moreAhead of trial date in HMDA case, Freedom Mortgage and CFPB face hurdles
YouTube has expanded the test of its new, AI-powered Jump Ahead option, which enables viewers to skip ahead to the most engaging part of any clip. As you can see in this example, with Jump Ahead, viewers can simply tap on the prompt to get to the next most relevant part of any video. The [...]read moreYouTube Expands Testing of Its AI-Powered Jump Ahead Option
YouTube has expanded the test of its new, AI-powered “Jump Ahead” option, which enables viewers to skip ahead to the most engaging part of any clip. As you can see in this example, with “Jump Ahead”, viewers can simply tap on the prompt to get to the next most relevant part of any video. The [...]read moreYouTube Expands Testing of its AI-Powered ‘Jump Ahead’ Option
Geely looks set to make a return to Australia after the sighting of a job posting on LinkedIn where the Chinese automaker is seeking a national marketing director. The brand’s return was also indicated by recently filed trademarks, as reported by CarExpert. In January this year, the company filed to trademark the Geely name, and [...]read moreGeely seeking staff ahead of return to Australia – entry into RHD market under own brand, not Proton?
The former Kermit the Frog actor says he’s not hurt he’s excluded from the upcoming Jim Henson documentary … he’s hurt ’cause he thinks Jim’s spirit within The Muppets is dying. Steve Whitmire — who took up the role in 1990 after Henson’s untimely death — tells TMZ … producers contacted him about the forthcoming [...]read moreKermit Voice Actor Says Jim Henson’s Spirit Has ‘Withered’ Ahead of New Doc
Travis Kelce can’t stop, won’t stop. He’s been in party mode ever since winning his third Super Bowl ring, and the party continued in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end hit up Sports Illustrated‘s Revel at the Races bash at the Ice House on Friday ahead of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. [...]read moreHow Travis Kelce Spent His Time in Louisville Ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby
In real estate, short-term rentals (STRs) have carved a niche that extends far beyond the heyday of basic room rentals. This market has transformed in recent years, offering travelers a range of unique experiences while providing property owners with an appealing stream of income. While it may seem like short-term rentals are a recent phenomenon, [...]read moreWhat lies ahead – HousingWire
Look at this dress, it’s it neat? Blake Lively dazzled in New York City on Thursday in a sparkling turquoise blue dress with major mermaid vibes. Lively paired the gown with sparkly blue heels, Tiffany jewelry, and her blonde locks in wavy old Hollywood-style curls. The 36-year-old It Ends With Us star attended Pharrell Williams’ [...]read moreBlake Lively Looks Mermaid Chic in Stunning Blue Gown Ahead of 2024 Met Gala