Trump calls 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act ‘a yawn’
The comments came as Trump reinforced prioritization of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as his top domestic priority.
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Why Fed President Beth Hammack wants more rate hikes
Oil is near $70, but Fed hawks cite sticky inflation and full employment, keeping rate hikes in play and mortgage rates from falling.
How the housing market survived the Iran conflict
Mortgage spreads improved in 2026, keeping rates below 7% and helping demand hold up, even as oil spiked and inflation stayed hot.
Congress passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sends bill to Trump
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the House of Representatives after clearing the Senate and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature in the coming days.
Will the Fed really hike rates 3 times in 2026, per Bank of America?
BofA forecasts three quarter-point Fed hikes in 2026, but market pricing and a 10-year yield near 4.51% argue for 0 to only one rate hike.
Keys to the housing market for the rest of 2026
The second half of 2026 hinges on whether demand stays positive with mortgage rates near 6.60% and tighter comps from July onward.
Home flipping slowed in early 2026 but investors saw returns tick up
ATTOM reports 64,348 Q1 2026 flips, 8% of sales, as typical gross returns rose to 25.4% and gross profit increased to $66,000.
3 quick takes on Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting
Kevin Warsh called policy uneven for housing, ended dot plot guidance and launched a Fed task force as the 10-year yield sits near 4.50%.
What to look for in Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting
With oil at $75.80 and mortgage rates near 6.50%, housing is watching whether Warsh can keep the Fed patient on hikes.
Why housing demand is up and inventory is down in 2026
Pending sales rose to 75,856 vs 72,039 in 2025 as inventory turned negative year over year with mortgage rates near 6.58%.