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Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?

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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 →

Tell us how you feel about Trump’s 1st wave of executive orders: Pulse

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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 →

Homebuilders warn they’re facing a 40% tariff on Canadian lumber

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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 →

Homebuilders anxiously await details on Canada, Mexico tariffs

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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 →

Housing advocates navigate the ‘terror’ of potential funds freeze

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Housing advocates share how they’re helping tenants navigate the confusion about President Trump’s federal funds freeze, which is currently on hold until Feb. 3. Continue reading →

Barron Trump steps into luxury real estate, firm closes after launch

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Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc. was dissolved on Nov. 14, just months after its launch. Roxburgh told “Newsweek” that the decision was made to avoid media attention, but the team plans to relaunch later this year. Continue reading →

How Trump’s vow to deport millions of immigrants will impact housing

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President-elect Donald Trump promised to begin deporting millions of undocumented immigrants on Inauguration Day. Here’s how his plan could disrupt housing starts and reduce affordability. Continue reading →

Trump nominates homebuilder scion to oversee Fannie, Freddie

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The grandson of PulteGroup founder William J. Pulte, Bill Pulte is a private equity CEO, philanthropist and Trump loyalist with 3 million followers on X. Continue reading →

After Supreme Court defeat, NAR’s battle with DOJ will continue

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The Supreme Court declined to take up the National Association of Realtors’ case with the DOJ. But attorneys told Inman there is likely much legal wrangling to come between the two entities. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates ease a bit on November inflation surprise

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Core inflation rose less in November than forecasters had been expecting, in part because housing costs rose at a slower pace, Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief U.S. Economist Samuel Tombs said. Continue reading →