Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.58%, the highest in nearly 12 months, pushing up monthly costs for homebuyers. Housing Affordability: A report highlights young, middle-income buyers getting squeezed as home costs rise faster than incomes, while another piece argues houses may no longer be the best “money” move versus stocks. Data Centers & Power: Trump is rallying governors and utilities around a pledge meant to limit consumer utility bill hikes from AI data centers, but critics question whether savings will actually reach households. Local Real Estate & Federal Property: Bozeman’s historic downtown federal building that includes the post office is headed to the market, with city officials weighing options to preserve it. Construction & Traffic: Vermont and other areas publish weekly roadwork plans, including interstate paving and ramp closures, plus a Beaver Dam water main project that will close a lane on County Road G. Policy Watch: A new federal housing law aims to reward cities that build and penalize those that don’t. Community & Safety: Mason County committees will consider a Sheriff’s Office mobile app and changes to the county’s online property database.