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40 Virginia companies make 2026 Fortune 1000
In the 2026 Fortune 1000 list announced Wednesday, Virginia had 40 companies listed, including 24 on the elite Fortune 500, down from last year's 41 companies total and 25 on the Fortune 500.
US single-family home prices edge up in March, FHFA says
U.S. single-family home prices edged up 0.1% in March despite rising mortgage rates linked to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the FHFA reports.
US pending home sales increase further; higher mortgage rates remain a constraint
The national association of realtors reports US pending home sales increased 1.4% in april, marking the third straight monthly gain amid mortgage rate shifts.
US existing home sales increase less than expected in April
U.S. existing home sales increased 0.2% in April to 4.02 million units despite elevated mortgage rates and rising inflation, according to the National Association of Realtors.
US existing home sales drop to nine-month low in March amid tight supply
U.S. existing home sales dropped to a nine-month low in March due to tight inventory and rising mortgage rates, impacting housing affordability.
US new home sales drop to near 3 1/2-year low in January
US new home sales dropped 17.6% in January to their lowest level since October 2022, impacted by severe winter weather and rising mortgage rates.
US Treasury, federal housing agency ending use of Anthropic products
The US Treasury and Federal Housing Finance Agency are terminating all use of Anthropic AI products following President Trump's directive amid national security concerns.
Virginia’s publicly traded companies defy economic slowdown
Virginia’s top publicly traded companies like Freddie Mac, Boeing, and RTX posted significant revenue gains in 2025 despite the state’s slow economic growth.
US mortgage rates tick up to 6.22% but stay near lows
US mortgage rates inched up to 6.22% but remain near yearly lows as refinancing surges and economists expect rates to stay just above 6% next year.
US mortgage rates fall to 6.19%, nearing yearly low
U.S. mortgage rates dropped to 6.19%, the lowest since October, boosting buying power as Fed rate cuts loom and housing demand improves.
Federal agency boosts size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $832,750
FHFA will raise the 2026 conforming loan limit to $832,750 for most US homes, reflecting higher prices. High-cost areas like LA and NYC will exceed $1.24 million
