home affordability and availability
Opinion
Progress will come from dozens of reforms — legislative, regulatory, executive and local — each removing one obstacle, lowering one cost or opening one more door, Craig Cheatham writes
by Craig Cheatham Jan 27
He's been at the MBA and Fannie Mae. Here's who he thinks has the better 2026 mortgage forecast
Economist Doug Duncan weighs in on the challenges facing economic forecasters today, cutbacks in economic reports produced by Fannie and Freddie, Fed independence, and more
by Matt Carter Dec 31
Real Talk: Why the silver tsunami might crash before it crests
The recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act boasts many boons for real estate, but not for silver homeowners, Rachael Hite writes. Informed agents see the not-so-beautiful big picture
by Rachael Hite Jul 25
President Trump to NAR midyear: 'What you do is very beautiful'
Unable to attend NAR midyear in person, President Donald Trump sent a 2-minute video lauding Realtors' work and praising his One Big Beautiful Bill Act
by Marian McPherson Jun 5
How the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' may impact real estate
The bill was passed in the House on Thursday. Industry players were pleased by its business-friendly tax provisions and other measures that may aid in homebuyer affordability
by Lillian Dickerson May 23