REAL ESTATE

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 rose to 3.94 percent from 3.9 percent the week before.

EXPERT TALKS

Learn from the leaders

Meet the people leading Boston’s design industry during a fireside chat about 3-D design and innovation in the industry. Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., General Assembly Boston, 125 Summer St., Boston. Free.

MEETUP

Fall expo

The Startup Institute is having its fall talent expo and invites founders, partners, and tech experts to come meet the class. Learn what this year’s group can contribute to your team. Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m., District Hall, 75 Northern Ave., Boston. Free.

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