The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's 3rd week
James calls allegations over $109,600 mortgage baseless retribution and a 'continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system'
The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say
If the US maintains tight control over the mortgage giants with 'implicit guarantee' of their obligations, rates might rise by 1/5 of a percentage point, Stanford researchers say
Behind the headline-dominating controversies this week are powerful lessons in messaging, trust and public perception that agents can’t afford to miss, digital marketer Jessi Healey writes
The Trump administration has assured industry groups that a stable housing finance system and low mortgage rates are a 'North Star' in their plans, but Dems complain they've been shut out
The TikTok Oracle deal and the rise of meme culture highlight how control of platforms shapes not just marketing, but the way audiences see the world
Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank's board while she challenges the Trump administration's move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations
The number of Canadian Redfin users searching for homes in the US has dropped for the 7th consecutive month, as tensions between the 2 countries intensify due to tariffs
A week of whiplash on social proves that timing, tone and flexibility aren’t optional — they’re the difference between trust and a crisis
Democratic senators asked federal regulator Bill Pulte on Aug. 29 to pause any efforts to reprivatize Fannie and Freddie and study potential impact on mortgage rates
Last week, Inman staff writers and contributors had governmental and economic shifts on the brain, writing about rates, sales trends and the national debt
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
Survey shows most Americans are concerned that privatizing the mortgage giants might lead to higher mortgage rates, with Democrats and independents most likely to be worried
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