What’s next under President-elect Trump’s 2nd term? The economy

Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult. Continue reading

Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading

Falling rates help boost Fannie and Freddie loan volumes, net worths

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provided backing for $164 billion in purchase mortgages in Q3, up 10 percent from Q2, while growing combined net worths to $147 billion. Continue reading

Mortgage industry vet Diana Reid is first woman to lead Freddie Mac

With former JP Morgan Chase Director Priscilla Almodovar serving as Fannie Mae’s CEO since 2022, both mortgage giants are now led by women for the first time in history. Continue reading