Housing year-over-year comps need context for the rest of 2026
Last week’s data was really impacted by comparisons to Labor Day weekend in 2025
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Trump threatens trade halt if Fed does not cut rates
President urged the Federal Reserve to cut rates after August payrolls rose by 162K and unemployment held at 4.1%
Fay Group acquires VanDyk Mortgage to expand conforming loan footprint
Deal brings Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie execution plus MSR book
ICE raids strain homebuilder labor, cycle times, and bank lines
ICE arrests rose from 32,545 in May to 49,571 in July; homebuilders cite delays, higher bids, and missed closings in some markets
Why mortgage rates barely budged after jobs report beat estimates
A lot is priced into the markets now, as the bond market did the heavy lifting for the Fed
Pulte says FHFA weighing bi-merge, single credit report
FHFA opens door to VantageScore for all lenders