Mortgage rates unfazed by crazy economic headlines
Mortgage rates remained relatively stable last week, which is a stark contrast to the madness caused by the Godzilla tariffs a few weeks ago.
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Federal Court blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
A three-judge panel issued the decision Wednesday, siding with plaintiffs who argued that Trump’s use of tariffs violated U.S. law.
Trump: I’m taking Fannie and Freddie ‘public’ with implicit guarantee
President Trump said he is working on taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public and the implicit guarantee would remain.
Bessent weighs mortgage rate risk in potential release of GSEs from conservatorship
Bessent understands that any transition of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship must not increase mortgage rates.
Trump’s GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)
Removing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) from conservatorship after 16-plus years would be a complicated endeavor. And if they’re not removed carefully, costs for borrowers could spike.
Trump says he’s giving “serious consideration” to releasing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
President Trump said he would be making a decision on releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship “in the near future.”
House bill calls for bigger SALT tax breaks
The new SALT provision would raise the cap to $30,000 for those with a modified adjusted gross income of $400,000 or less, up from the current $10,000 limit.
Trump wants to cut rental assistance. His first-term budget requests show he’s serious
The Trump administration released an outline for its 2026 federal budget proposal on Friday — and it calls for steep cuts to HUD programs.
DC’s housing market is shifting rapidly. Are federal layoffs driving it?
Altos data suggests the housing market dynamic in Washington, D.C., has shifted since the beginning of Trump’s second term.
Democratic senator open to working with HUD on federal land for housing
Sen. Ruben Gallego wants to work with HUD and the DOI on its efforts to develop housing on federal land, but wants more information.