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  • Treasury Secretary: More Fed Rate Cuts are ‘Only Ingredient Missing’ for Stronger Economy

    Treasury Secretary: More Fed Rate Cuts are ‘Only Ingredient Missing’ for Stronger Economy

    Scott Bessent said in a speech he delivered Thursday that the Trump administration is seeking lower interest rates because they are the key to the nation's future economic growth. The post...

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  • Trump Threatens Ban on Institutional Investors Buying Single-Family Homes

    Trump Threatens Ban on Institutional Investors Buying Single-Family Homes

    Large institutional investors have been increasingly scooping up single-family homes since the financial crisis of 2008, chasing rising returns on home prices. The post Trump Threatens Ban on...

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  • First-Time Homebuyers Can Find the Best Bargains Here 

    First-Time Homebuyers Can Find the Best Bargains Here 

    To help young Americans looking for a place to settle down and find the best value in terms of cost, availability, amenities, and more, Realtor.com identified the top 10 markets for first-time...

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  • FHLBanks Grant Millions to Affordable Housing Programs

    FHLBanks Grant Millions to Affordable Housing Programs

    "Our members are at the heart of their communities and work closely with nonprofits and developers who are expanding safe, stable and affordable housing opportunities," said Jeff Kuzbel, FHLBank...

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  • CFPB Issues Final HPML Asset Exemption Threshold Adjustment

    CFPB Issues Final HPML Asset Exemption Threshold Adjustment

    The CFPB said that Regulation Z generally requires creditors to maintain an escrow account for the payment of taxes and insurance on a first-lien higher-priced mortgage loan (HPML), but there are...

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  • Report Identifies Top 10 Highest Risk U.S. Housing Markets in Q3 2025

    Report Identifies Top 10 Highest Risk U.S. Housing Markets in Q3 2025

    ATTOM’s recently released Q3 2025 U.S. Housing Risk Report highlights county-level housing markets that were more or less vulnerable to declines in Q3 2025, based on home affordability, equity...

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  • First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group,  Fidelity Bank’s Mortgage Division 

    First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group, Fidelity Bank’s Mortgage Division 

    Louisiana-based NOLA Lending Group joins Florida-based First Federal Bank, which said the deal allows it to expand its retail mortgage services. The post First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending...

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  • FEMA Staff Bracing for Dismissal of 1,000 Disaster Workers

    FEMA Staff Bracing for Dismissal of 1,000 Disaster Workers

    The New York Times reported documents indicate that the FEMA cuts would involve on-call employees who facilitate disaster recovery and emergency preparedness. The post FEMA Staff Bracing for...

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  • Agents Chime in on Effects of Online Research

    Agents Chime in on Effects of Online Research

    Over the past few years, there has been a significant movement in how buyers and sellers select real estate agents, which is changing what it takes to win business. Some 36% of sellers now locate...

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  • Mortgage Rate Pressures Change the Math for Home Flippers 

    Mortgage Rate Pressures Change the Math for Home Flippers 

    A new Realtor.com analysis shows flipped homes still attract buyers, but higher mortgage rates are forcing sellers to cut prices and accept slimmer margins. The post Mortgage Rate Pressures Change...

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  • New York City’s New Mayor Launches Housing Affordability Push

    New York City’s New Mayor Launches Housing Affordability Push

    Zohran Mamdani hit the ground running, signing three executive orders he said are designed to swiftly tackle the city's housing crisis. The post New York City’s New Mayor Launches Housing...

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  • Minneapolis Fed President Suggests Interest Rate Cuts May Be Pausing

    Minneapolis Fed President Suggests Interest Rate Cuts May Be Pausing

    Neel Kashkari said in a CNBC interview he thinks the central bank is near the point at which it should stop lowering interest rates. Here’s how factors such as a slowing labor market and inflation...

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  • Vacant Lots Surge After L.A. Wildfires as Investors Scoop Up Land 

    Vacant Lots Surge After L.A. Wildfires as Investors Scoop Up Land 

    According to a Redfin study, real estate investors are buying roughly a significant portion of the land selling in areas impacted by the LA wildfires, with rebuilding delays, insurance gaps, and...

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  • NAR Unveils Top 10 2026 Homebuying Hot Spots 

    NAR Unveils Top 10 2026 Homebuying Hot Spots 

    The top 10 housing hot spots are markets that outperform the average market in the U.S. on at least five of 10 economic, demographic, and housing indicators; have populations over 250,000; and...

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  • Eight Rural Cities Luring New Residents With Mover Incentives 

    Eight Rural Cities Luring New Residents With Mover Incentives 

    Across rural America, some cities are offering generous cash incentives to attract new residents. Here's which city is offering a big enough incentive to cover almost a 20% down payment on a...

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  • Treasury Yield Curve Steepens as Long-Term Yields Rise After Fed Cuts 

    Treasury Yield Curve Steepens as Long-Term Yields Rise After Fed Cuts 

    According to a new report, despite 2025’s interest-rate cuts, rising long-term Treasury yields and inflation concerns have sharply steepened the yield curve, complicating the outlook for borrowing...

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  • Warren Probes ‘Zombie Mortgages’ Linked to National Mortgage Settlement 

    Warren Probes ‘Zombie Mortgages’ Linked to National Mortgage Settlement 

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren is now pressing for documentation on second mortgages homeowners believed were forgiven after the Great Financial Crisis, as revived debts raise foreclosure and consumer...

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  • A Small Thaw in the Housing Market as Mortgage Lock-In Factor Eases 

    A Small Thaw in the Housing Market as Mortgage Lock-In Factor Eases 

    Home sales remain slow, but a gradual loosening of mortgage rate lock-in is helping more homeowners move, especially where life changes outweigh rate concerns, according to First American. The...

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  • How Long Does It Take to Save for a Down Payment on a Home?

    How Long Does It Take to Save for a Down Payment on a Home?

    The typical U.S. homebuyer now requires about seven years to save for a down payment, but the timeline varies dramatically by region, according to Realtor.com The post How Long Does It Take to...

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  • Powell’s Future at The Fed After May: Mum’s The Word

    Powell’s Future at The Fed After May: Mum’s The Word

    Chairman Jerome Powell leaves that post in May, and central bank observers are not sure if he will stay at the Fed after that. And, he’s not saying. The post Powell’s Future at The Fed After May:...

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