Housing market: U.S. single-family home prices edged up in July, but the overall trend is slowing amid improving supply, which together with easing mortgage rates could make buying a house more affordable. Read more from Reuters.  Seeking consistency: The House Committee on Fire Protection/Construction Code Task Force met on Monday as members work on a consistent fire code for residential and commercial construction. Louisiana builders often receive inconsistent instruction from various regulatory authorities, making it more difficult to get projects approved. Read more from The Center Square.  New venue: Construction has begun on a new pickleball venue a well-known Baton Rouge lawyer is bringing to the city. According to officials, Gordon McKernan’s pickleball venue will be called Court to Table. It is expected to open in June or July of 2025 at the Shed BBQ’s former location on Burbank Drive. Read more from WAFB-TV.