Pompano Beach – October 16, 2026 -- The 30-year fixed mortgage rate now averages 7.4%, the highest since November 2023, even as the US housing market tilts toward buyers for the first time in years. The 15-year fixed rate averages 6.73%, up from 5.53% a year ago.

Sellers outnumber buyers by 58% nationwide

In August, there were 58% more sellers than buyers, the widest gap since Redfin began tracking the data in 2013. The National Association of Realtors puts supply at 4.9 months at the current sales pace, the highest in almost ten years.

Tamarac, Florida – October 16, 2026 -- Families weighing long-term care in South Florida have a new data point: Tamarac Rehabilitation & Health Center, operated by Sabal Health, ranked #20 among facilities with 100-149 beds on Newsweek's America's Best Nursing Homes list for 2027.

Newsweek and Statista screened 14,693 nursing homes

Newsweek compiles the list each year with global data research firm Statista. The 2027 edition highlights 1,325 of the nation's top nursing homes out of 14,693 analyzed.

Manassas – October 16, 2026 -- Meant, a telehealth platform for GLP-1 weight care, is promoting two features that run alongside the prescription decision: ongoing Care Coach support and a supplement kit on eligible plans.

Licensed providers decide on treatment, not Meant

Meant does not diagnose or prescribe. Eligibility and prescribing decisions are made case by case by licensed providers at its clinical partner, OpenLoop Health. Treatment is not guaranteed for every applicant.

Encinitas – October 16, 2026 -- Blank Slate, the restaurant near Moonlight Beach run by chef Aron Schwartz and co-owner Pam Schwartz, now serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

The restaurant sits at 101 N. Coast Highway 101, next to Encinitas Surfboards. Reservations are available through the restaurant's website or by phone at 760-454-9991, and a reservation calendar shows availability and special events.

Irvine – – October 16, 2026 -- ROKFORM's iPhone Duo Rugged Case for Apple's first foldable iPhone is available for pre-order at $89.99, with shipping estimated for October 30, 2026.

The case covers both screens and the hinge

ROKFORM says the case offers 360-degree protection and a reinforced hinge that does not restrict the fold. Tempered glass is built in over the outer display, so owners do not need a separate screen protector.

Shock-absorbing TPU and rigid polycarbonate make up the body. The profile is 4.15mm thick, and the case weighs 86 grams.

San Francisco – October 16, 2026 -- Members of Future Golf can now earn Access Points and redeem them for rounds at more than 60 participating Troon-affiliated courses across the United States. Future Golf is the first partner of Access Powered by Troon, an integrated loyalty, tee-time booking and rewards platform created by Troon, the world's largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company.

San Antonio – October 16, 2026 -- Memberships at the new Crunch San Antonio Goliad Rd. will start at $9.99 per month when the $11 million, 50,000-square-foot gym opens in early 2027 at 2828 Goliad Road.

The facility sits in the former standalone Gold's Gym building, at the corner of Goliad Road and SE Military Drive. It will be run by Crunch franchisee The Undefeated Tribe and will be the first Crunch location to debut the new Crunch 3.0 design in this market, pairing modern aesthetics with enhanced functionality.

Seal Beach, Calif. – October 16, 2026 -- Bala Enzyme Hydration + Recovery Turmeric Drink Mix is now on sale at Target.com, offering a zero-sugar hydration powder built around turmeric and plant-based enzymes. The stick packs come in Pineapple, Lime and Berry flavors.

The launch is a step in the brand's national retail expansion and follows its growing Amazon business.

Post Falls – – October 16, 2026 -- Pet owners can use a handful of clear warning signs to decide whether a sick or injured animal can be watched at home or needs a vet right away. A new HelloNation article draws on advice from Dr. Annie Bowes of Aspen Veterinary Service in Post Falls, Idaho.

Thousand Oaks, Calif. – October 16, 2026 -- RedPocket Mobile is taking pre-orders for iPhone Duo starting Friday, October 16 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, and customers who activate it on a new RedPocket line can get a $100 rebate.

iPhone Duo ships unlocked, with no contract

RedPocket sells the iPhone Duo unlocked, with no contract and no 36-month commitment. The phone will be available starting Friday, October 23.