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Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, December 10. Police have arrested and charged a suspect in the murder of the United Healthcare CEO. A volcanic eruption forced a mass evacuation in the Philippines. Google unveiled a quantum computing chip. The Mortgage Note Reports 2025’s Best: The top markets of 2025 have available inventory, relative affordability, and plenty of young, diverse…

Good Morning! Today is Monday, December 9. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from foreign travel over a failed attempt at imposing martial law. Israeli forces crossed the Syrian border and took control of a Syrian mountain. Notre-Dame Cathedral had its first public mass since its 2019 fire. The Mortgage Note Reports Refinance Timing: Homeowners…

Good Morning! Today is Friday, December 6. Police released two images of who they believe to have killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. The House blocked the release of a report about former Representative Matt Gaetz’s alleged sexual misconduct and drug use. Former President Barack Obama delivered a speech for the first time since the election. The Mortgage Note Reports…

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, December 5. Police are looking for the man who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Trump is considering replacing Hegseth with Ron DeSantis. Bill Clinton defended the pardon of Hunter Biden. The Mortgage Note Reports CRE Predictions: After years of anxiety about the direction commercial real estate will take, economists…

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, December 4. South Korea’s president is facing impeachment after he declared martial law, causing chaos. China banned exports of rare minerals to the U.S. Miami-Dade County renamed a street after Trump.  The Mortgage Note Reports Apps Up: Mortgage applications increased before and throughout Thanksgiving week as rates tempered and inventory improved. West Coast Leader: Connie Lindsay has…

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, December 3. Several Democrats in Congress criticized President Biden’s decision to pardon his son. Trump said he would block a Japanese company from buying U.S. Steel after his inauguration. America will send Ukraine an additional $725 million in military assistance. The Mortgage Note Reports Attracting Buyers: The holiday season is upon us, but…

Good Morning! Today is Monday, December 2. President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter. A former Israeli defense minister accused Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza. A soccer stadium stampede killed 56 people in Guinea. The Mortgage Note Reports Extreme Weather: The cost and availability of home insurance is an issue across the country, and things are likely to…

Good Morning! Today is Friday, November 22. There will be no newsletter next week. We wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving. The Mortgage Note Reports New Options: Rocket Mortgage has launched new 15- and 30-year home equity loan options and the EVP at Rocket Pro TPO says brokers can use them to help clients…

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, November 21. The U.S. cast the sole vote against a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The DOJ asked a federal court to force Google to sell Chrome. House Republicans blocked the release of a report about allegations against Trump nominee Matt Gaetz. The Mortgage Note…

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, November 20. The American Embassy in Kyiv is closed after warnings of a significant Russian air attack. Donald Trump tapped former wrestling exec Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education and Dr. Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Mortgage Note Reports Apps Up: Mortgage applications rose for another…