Briefly
From Times wire reports
* The governor also rejected a measure on Thursday that would have made it easier for property owners to build “granny flats.”
* The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide when city governments may seize private homes and businesses to make way for economic development projects.
* The average rate on a benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage edged up to 5.72% last week from 5.7%, according to Freddie Mac. The 15-year fixed rate rose to 5.12% from 5.1%. The one-year adjustable fell to 3.97% from 4%.
