If the government keeps tight control over the mortgage giants and provides an “implicit guarantee” of their debt, rates might rise by 1/5 of a percentage point, Stanford researchers conclude. Continue reading
Behind the headline-dominating controversies this week are powerful lessons in messaging, trust and public perception that agents can’t afford to miss, digital marketer Jessi Healey writes. Continue reading
The Trump administration has assured industry groups that a stable housing finance system and low mortgage rates are a “North Star” in plans for a secondary offering, but Dems complain they’ve been shut out of process. Continue reading
The TikTok Oracle deal, the blurred meanings of memes and new ad benchmarks all reveal how fragile the channels of influence really are. For agents, staying visible means more than posting content; it means understanding who shapes attention, and how q… Continue reading
Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank’s board while she challenges the Trump adminstration’s move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations. Continue reading
Canadians are losing interest in U.S. real estate, according to Redfin’s latest market report. The share of Canadians searching for U.S. properties declined 19.5 percent year over year in August, extending a six-month trend that started when President … Continue reading
From Charlie Kirk’s death to Cracker Barrel’s logo flop, this week proved how volatile feeds can be. For agents, the lesson is simple: Pause, plan and post with care. Continue reading
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Cory Booker have asked federal regluator to pause any efforts to reprivatize Fannie and Freddie and study potential impact on mortgage rates. Continue reading
Last week, Inman staff writers and contributors had governmental and economic shifts on the brain, writing about rates, sales trends and the national debt. Continue reading
A judge gave attorneys for the Fed governor until Sept. 2 to bolster their argument that she should keep her job, as Bill Pulte leveled new allegations of misrepresentation on a third property. Continue reading