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View allMBA: Mortgage Applications Fall 4.2% in the Week Ending October 2
MBA's October 7 release reports a 4.2% weekly decline in the seasonally adjusted composite index. Purchase applications fell 2% and the refinance index fell 8%; each measures a different financing activity.
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Southern California Heat Warnings Continue Through October 8
October 6 NWS bulletins keep heat warnings in place for covered areas of Los Angeles, Ventura and inland Orange County. Rental owners can check cooling equipment and make guest instructions easy to find.
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Realtor.com: September Price-Cut Share Reaches 20.8%
Realtor.com's October 5 update highlights September's price-cut share of 20.8% and a 4.1% annual decline in pending inventory. Owners can use the figures as context for a local property review.
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Fire Prevention Week Starts Today: A Charging Check for Rentals
The October 4–10, 2026 campaign focuses on safe charging of lithium-ion devices. Rental owners can turn that message into a short equipment check and clearer guest instructions.
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Mortgage Rates at 7.28%: A Rental Cash-Flow Review for Owners
Use the latest mortgage benchmark to review a proposed loan, operating costs, and owner cash. A sourced rate chart and a $500,000 payment calculation show why the loan quote and rental strategy need separate checks.
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September U.S. Payrolls Add 29,000; Unemployment at 4.2%
The October 2 BLS release reports little change in September employment and revises July–August payroll gains down by 60,000 combined. For rental owners, the next step is a local leasing check.
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