REAL ESTATE

US mortgage rates

New numbers for the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage will be released Thursday. Last week, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell from 3.94 percent to 3.90 percent.

NETWORKING

Tech gets casual

Attend a networking party and meet members of the local tech community. Drinks will be served. Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m., District Hall, 75 Northern Ave., Boston. Free.

PITCH SESSION

The Boston startup challenge

Hear 10 startups from various industries — such as edtech, digital health, and cyber security — pitch their ideas to a panel of venture capitalists. Network with entrepreneurs and investors. Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., Google Boston HQ, 355 Main St., Cambridge. Free.

EXPERT CHAT

Inside their minds

Meet local design experts and hear their stories during a fireside chat. Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., General Assembly, 125 Summer St., Boston. Free

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