America’s blue bastions have crept right amid rampant crime and homelessness
America's most liberal cities and states have shifted their policies to the right in recent elections, as crime and homelessness remain major issues in Democratic strongholds. Left-wing policies in blue states like California and Colorado and cities like Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Oakland were rejected by voters last week, who passed anti-crime ballot […]
Mortgage rates crept back up closer to 7% as home prices increase
The average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.95% last week. (iStock ) Mortgage rates rose sharply this week, hovering near 7%. The jump ended a string of declines this week. Rates on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95%. Freddie Mac is. “Mortgage rates rose this week, to just below 7 percent,” explained […]
Gas prices crept up this week, but not by much as oil prices fell
The average price for a gallon of gas this week was $3.67. (iStock) The average price Americans pay at the pump rose last week, but only by 4 cents. AAA reported. Drivers paid an average of $3.67 per gallon, which is 21 cents more than this time last year. Prices have increased slightly due to […]