Home equity cushions homeowners against economic shocks Jun. 30th 2025
The latest NMDB report from FHFA shows that 82% of homeowners in America have at least 30% of equity in their homes.
The five housing markets where homeownership is still affordable Jun. 30th 2025
A new Zillow study shows how much more income a household would need to be able to afford a typical home in any given metro area.
Another twist in the tariff saga: US and Canada resume trade talks Jun. 30th 2025
Trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada are back on, just days after President Trump said he was ending them.
Have slightly lower mortgage rates stabilized the housing market? Jun. 28th 2025
With all the Fed drama last week, the 10-year yield declined and mortgage rates fell to 6.72%. This small move helped stabilize the market.
Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing Jun. 28th 2025
Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.
As rates dip and policy shifts, is the housing market about to wake up again? Jun. 28th 2025
It’s been a strange season for the housing market, caught somewhere between post-pandemic exhaustion and pre-election caution. And yet, in the quiet shuffles of financial markets and whispered policy pivots in Washington, signs are emerging that something may be stirring beneath the surface.
It’s official: DOGE cuts are impacting the DC housing market Jun. 27th 2025
A survey conducted by Bright MLS reveals that agents on the ground in D.C. are seeing firsthand the effects of job loss on a higher scale.
HUD announces three senior leadership additions Jun. 27th 2025
Friday’s staff appointments followed the swearing-in of Andrew Hughes, the former HUD chief of staff, as deputy secretary.
Bessent announces 10 new appointments at Treasury Jun. 27th 2025
Several of the appointed employees previously served in policy adviser and communications roles during the first Trump administration.
Trump says he’s terminating trade negotiations with Canada. What will happen with tariffs? Jun. 27th 2025
President Donald Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada, which could impact tariffs on one of America's largest trade partners.