Don't expect mortgage rate relief anytime soon: Fannie Mae
The GSE's latest outlook pins the 30-year fixed at 6.3% through year-end
by Nick Pipitone May 19
Fed patches a potential chink in armor protecting its independence
A vote to reappoint 11 of the Fed's 12 regional bank presidents puts an end to speculation that the Trump administration might try to unseat inflation hawks opposed to interest rate cuts
by Matt Carter Dec 11
U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who is heading up the Trump administration's investigations of alleged mortgage fraud by political opponents, at a May 13 press conference.
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Mortgage rates are headed up again on June CPI inflation report
Inflation moved away from the Fed's 2% target for the second month in a row, with the cost of goods and services rising 2.7% from a year ago, up from 2.3% in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Matt Carter Jul 15
Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped
Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh how Federal Reserve policymakers will view a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration's threats to impose new tariffs in August
by Matt Carter Jul 9
Tool Kit: Upgrade your media literacy skills to know what's real
It's hard to tell fact vs. fiction these days. Get the tools and tips for becoming a smart agent who can spot fake news, deepfakes and misinformation a mile away with trainer Rachael Hite
by Rachael Hite Feb 14
Steel and aluminum are President Trump's latest tariff targets
Homebuilders already sounding the alarm on the potential impact on housing costs if Trump follows through on threats to impose duties on Canadian wood and Mexican gypsum
by Matt Carter Feb 10
CoStar moves one step closer to securing Arlington HQ
CoStar Group inked a deal with a longtime tenant of its new Arlington HQ. The tenant agreed to downsize to two floors, giving CoStar enough space for the 500 employees moving to the new HQ
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
RFK, Jr., suspends campaign, will support Trump
The Kennedy family scion said he didn't want to be a spoiler that might hand the election to Democrats. But he will leave his name on ballots in non-swing states
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 23
Feds want to expand their control over real estate sales to foreigners
A proposal would expand an existing rule and give the 'Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States' power to review real estate sales near 56 military installations in 30 states
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 9
Kushner project on site of NATO bombings in Serbia draws protests
The Serbian government signed a deal with a Kushner-affiliated development company earlier this week that will allow them to redevelop the former headquarters of the Serbian army
by Ben Verde May 17
Goodbye, DC. Hello, Arlington: CoStar Group inks deal for new HQ
CoStar Group is trading its Washington, DC, digs for a new HQ in Arlington, Virginia. The company will move to the new building in 2025, creating 150 jobs in the process
by Marian McPherson Feb 15
Donald Trump found liable for fraud for inflating real estate holdings
A New York State judge found that the former president and his associates deceived banks, insurers and others by massively overvaluing his net worth
by Ben Verde Sep 27
Kelman: 'I probably should have closed the iBuying business earlier'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman told the 'AP' he wishes he'd closed RedfinNow earlier than during the market correction taking place, calling the business model too risky and expensive
by Ben Verde Jan 17
Hundreds of public figures escaped taxes through real estate: Report
A new trove of documents details how the wealthy and well-connected have used shell companies to conceal real estate transactions
by Daniel Houston Oct 5