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Fannie and Freddie may stay in conservatorship: Regulator

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Shares in mortgage giants tumble as investors weigh whether the Trump administration is more interested in mining Fannie and Freddie’s profits than privatizing them. Continue reading →

Inflation improved in April, but Fed not expected to budge on rates

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Trump administration keeps up pressure on Fed, but investors don’t expect the U.S. central bank to cut short-term rates until September. Continue reading →

Trump, Pulte shed more light on plans for Fannie and Freddie

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Promise that the government will maintain “implicit guarantees” of the companies’ obligations suggests that what Trump has in mind is monetization, not privatization. Continue reading →

How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ may impact real estate

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The sweeping bill was passed in the House on Thursday and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Industry players were pleased by some of the bill’s business-friendly tax provisions and other measures that may aid in homebuyer affordability. Continue reading →

Trump’s interest sends shares in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac soaring

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President says he’s giving “very serious consideration” to bringing companies public, and investors are hoping that whatever plan emerges will generate a windfall for them. Continue reading →

Rising mortgage rates take wind out of spring homebuying sails

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Applications for purchase loans fell 5 percent last week as rates climbed to highest level since February over concerns about inflation and growing government debt. Continue reading →

Lower rates could bring more home sales: Fannie Mae forecast

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While Fannie Mae economists see mortgage rates coming down by a full percentage point, forecasters at the Mortgage Bankers Association have issued a more cautious take. Continue reading →

Most homebuyers see a recession ahead. Some are even asking for it

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Nearly twice as many Realtor.com visitors say they would be more likely to buy if a recession hits compared to the share who say they’d be less likely to buy if the economy fails, new polling shows. Continue reading →

Consumer sentiment is hurting, but economy hasn’t faltered

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The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to 50.8 in May, its second lowest reading ever, as Americans fretted about tariffs, inflation and the job market. Continue reading →

Homebuyers out in force for a 2nd week as mortgage rates stabilize

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With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18 percent from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty. Continue reading →