SEATTLE – October 29, 2026 -- The median U.S. home-sale price fell 0.1% year over year to $389,601 in the four weeks ending Oct. 25, the first annual decline in more than three years, according to Redfin.

Prices decline for a second straight week after three years of gains

The latest drop follows a 0.2% decline the previous week. Prices had risen for three straight years before turning down.

Detroit – October 19, 2026 -- Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rocket Companies and Bedrock, pledged approximately $1 billion in development capital to a new nonprofit that will redevelop, own and operate the Renaissance Center and the surrounding 35-acre east riverfront district. The gift will not be repaid, and Gilbert and his companies will receive no profits from the project.

The project carries a $2.2 billion development plan. The district currently consists largely of surface parking lots.

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed two sitting chief executives, Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Group and Varun Krishna of Rocket Companies, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

The Board said it chose directors with public company leadership experience and expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy and financial leadership. Southwest is executing its strategic priorities and aims to drive shareholder value.

Detroit – September 28, 2026 -- Rocket Mortgage will become the first mortgage lender to adopt VantageScore 4.0 as its preferred credit scoring model for eligible loans, starting in the fourth quarter of 2026.