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
Anxiety over mortgage rates, rent and home prices begins to mount
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
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Blueprints, lawsuits, tariffs: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 7
Name change, budget cuts at top of HUD secretary’s list
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
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Inventories on track to normalize in 40% of US markets this year
After growing by 22% last year, inventory is 'a bright spot for a market that’s been dealing with deep deficits in recent years,' according to ICE Mortgage Monitor report for February
by Matt Carter Feb 4
How the Trump agenda is (already) impacting housing: The Download
Get caught up on Trump-era housing policies with Marian McPherson's deep-dive series and the latest news out of DC
by Christy Murdock Feb 1
Taking a stand, transparency, Trump: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 31
Fed pauses rate cuts, continues mortgage 'quantitative tightening'
Trump wants the central bank to lower rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he's not spoken to the President, and that 'we don't need to be in a hurry to adjust the policy stance'
by Matt Carter Jan 29
Wells Fargo is about to emerge from the regulatory woods
Once the nation's largest home lender, Wells Fargo could be poised for a comeback in mortgage this year as it continues to make progress addressing regulators' concerns about past practices
by Matt Carter Jan 28
Home prices hit record high in November despite cooling demand
In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indexes recorded annual gains of 4.2% and 3.8%, respectively, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 28
Economists no longer expect big drop in mortgage rates this year
Elevated rates chill the prospects of a 2025 sales rebound from the lowest level in 30 years, as many would-be homebuyers and sellers would stay on the sidelines: Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prep for privatization in Trump 2nd term
President Trump has promised to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from its 16-year conservatorship. However, the road to privatization may be more perilous than expected
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
Elevated mortgage rates continue to chill homebuyer demand
Mortgage rates are hovering near a 'key psychological level' of 7%, a likely factor in slow pace of applications for refinance and purchase mortgages, MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni warns
by Matt Carter Jan 22
Trump's HUD seeks to eliminate climate change and bias initiatives
President Trump's 2nd term is a chance to overturn Obama-era housing discrimination policies. Housing advocates fear Trump will succeed, undermining 56 years of fair housing progress
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape
Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 21