Trump says Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO still on the table
Trump said an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is still being considered, even as FHFA Director Bill Pulte becomes acting DNI June 30.
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New federal funding a mixed bag for housing programs
Just under $35 billion is provided for HUD’s tenant-based rental assistance account — commonly known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Real estate agents hope Kevin Warsh can calm roller coaster housing market
For agents, the questions are straightforward. Will borrowing costs finally ease? Will potential buyers regain needed homeownership footing?
HUD says Realtors can discuss crime and school data, reversing Biden-era stance
HUD has also accused the National Association of Realtors of imposing a “professional gag order” on its members.
Labor department rule would ease path for riskier 401(k) investments
The first Trump administration issued guidance in 2020, effectively giving a green light to the use of private equity in retirement accounts.
Judge rejects bid to cut CFPB funding
The ruling blocks acting CFPB Director Russell Vought from using a new legal interpretation to cut off the agency’s funding stream.
Trump executive orders target housing supply and mortgage credit
The executive orders arrive a few weeks after Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress in which the president offered limited details about his housing affordability proposals.
Trump 401(k) plan, if expanded, could advance universal retirement
A recent op-ed concluded that Trump’s proposal, if expanded, could help move the nation toward a “more inclusive” form of capitalism.
Housing leaders say Trump’s plan must go deeper than lower mortgage rates
Industry leaders said Trump’s address left housing affordability largely unaddressed, with more focus on tariffs and investor restrictions.
What the Housing for the 21st Century Act means for real estate agents, lenders
If enacted, the reforms would mark one of the most aggressive federal efforts in decades to boost housing supply and market activity.