Tag Archives: interest rates

The American homeownership dream is primed for a comeback

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on The American homeownership dream is primed for a comeback

Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing. Continue reading →

ICYMI, all the latest on Trump, the Fed, mortgage rates and more

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on ICYMI, all the latest on Trump, the Fed, mortgage rates and more

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 →

Court punts on Trump’s move to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Court punts on Trump’s move to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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 →

Why Trump’s moves to control Fed could send mortgage rates higher

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Why Trump’s moves to control Fed could send mortgage rates higher

If bond market investors get cold feet about buying government debt and mortgage-backed securities, that could push long-term interest rates higher, even if the Fed cuts short-term rates. Continue reading →

Fed governor sues Trump over ‘unprecedented and illegal’ firing

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Fed governor sues Trump over ‘unprecedented and illegal’ firing

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit against President Trump on Thursday alleging that his attempted firing of her was illegal without him showing “cause” for her termination. Continue reading →

Trump says he has ousted Fed governor, defying precedent

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Trump says he has ousted Fed governor, defying precedent

Trump has attempted to remove Lisa Cook from the rate-setting board over allegations made by the head of FHFA. Cook has denied wrongdoing and said she would continue serving on the board. Continue reading →

What the ballooning national debt means for housing

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on What the ballooning national debt means for housing

Windermere economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the impact of government debt and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on the housing market. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates drop sharply as Powell shifts stance on rate cuts

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Mortgage rates drop sharply as Powell shifts stance on rate cuts

Investors pushed bond yields and mortgage rates down Friday after Fed chair says policymakers are starting to see unemployment as a bigger risk to the U.S. economy than inflation. Continue reading →

Yes, inventory’s up, but de-listings and expireds slow growth

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Yes, inventory’s up, but de-listings and expireds slow growth

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at inventory levels and writes that, while sellers are willing to list, they won’t bend on price. Continue reading →

Trump tells Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to ‘resign now’

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Trump tells Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to ‘resign now’

The president asked Cook to resign from her post after FHFA Director Bill Pulte accused her of mortgage fraud. Pulte has leveled similar accusations against other political adversaries Continue reading →