The National Association of Home Builders has sounded the alarm on the potential impact on housing costs if Trump follows through on threats to impose duties on Canadian wood and gypsum from Mexico. Continue reading
Democrats vow to fight moves to “unlawfully ‘delete’ this popular consumer watchdog that enjoys the broad bipartisan support of 4 out of 5 Americans.” Continue reading
Inflation expectations surged after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico, a new University of Michigan survey of consumers finds. Continue reading
Department of Urban Housing and Development Secretary Scott Turner put budget cuts and a department name change at the top of his list, while fair housing and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs were noticeably absent. Continue reading
Experts predict that 70 percent of Americans will develop a recognized disability. DEI is essential for our future, writes Rachael Hite, and smart agents will invest in learning more. Continue reading
Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44. Continue reading
Broker and former U.S. Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary. Continue reading
What do you think about the president’s first few weeks in office? Are his proposed policies poised to help or hurt the housing market and the wider economy? Continue reading
In renewing a call that building materials be exempt from tariffs, trade group notes that more than 70 percent of imported softwood lumber and gypsum used for drywall comes from Canada and Mexico. Continue reading
Bond market investors who fund most mortgages didn’t panic Friday over reports that the U.S. will impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico on Saturday, but details remain sketchy. Continue reading