Calif. Gov. Newsom says his state is “well worth the price” compared to Fla., but an analysis finds Fla. at No. 45 for overall tax burden while Calif. is No. 9.

Will the Fed raise interest rates at its next meeting? Some think it might do nothing as banks fail, the financial markets fret and new inflation updates sow confusion.

In Feb., 31% of builders had reduced asking prices and 57% offered incentives. Best deals are for inventory homes, early-delivery homes or move-in-ready homes.

A major bank failure has scared investors. It’s unclear if things will get worse, but financial stress could lower mortgage rates and push the Fed to reconsider rate increases.