Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye
FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells 'crypto influencer' he's signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public
by Matt Carter May 2
Mortgage rates ease as economic data flashes recession warning
Consumer confidence sank to a 5-year low in April over concerns about tariffs, while trade deficit surged to an all-time high in March, and job postings shrank more than expected
by Matt Carter Apr 29
Trump's 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate
Opinion
What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities
by Cara Ameer Apr 29
$18.5M in fines imposed on former Wells Fargo execs prove elusive
Under new leadership, OCC settles actions against 2 executives tied to 2016 scandal for $150K and won't say if it will defend court challenge of $10M fine in a 3rd case
by Matt Carter Apr 25
Groups slam CFPB's bid to undo fair lending settlement as 'dangerous'
Consumer groups are trying to stop the Trump administration from vacating a settlement the government reached with a Chicago mortgage broker days before the November election
by Matt Carter Apr 22
'MAGA world's premier financier' joins Fannie Mae board of directors
Omeed Malik, founder of investment bank Farvahar Partners and venture capital firm 1789 Capital, is a business partner of Donald Trump Jr. and is also said to be a 'close friend'
by Matt Carter Apr 15
Trending: Ownership shifts, joyful strategy and smarter reach
From TikTok uncertainty to Snapchat’s joy-driven ad strategy, Jessi Healey unpacks how platforms are reshaping visibility, engagement and emotional connection
by Jessi Healey Apr 14
Tariffs, stalled construction threaten to end rent stability
According to a new report from Redfin, mounting economic pressures, including tariffs and slowing construction, could soon put upward pressure on rents
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 14
Tariff fears sour consumer sentiment, push mortgage rates up
The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment fell 11% from March to April to 50.8 and is now lower than it was at any point during the 2007-2009 Great Recession
by Matt Carter Apr 11
Inflation eased in March, but tariff impacts remain to be seen
Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index dropped to an annual rate of 2.4% last month, but the impact of tariffs probably won't start showing up in the data until May
by Matt Carter Apr 10
Pressure on mortgage rates eases as Trump pauses higher tariffs
Stocks rebounded and pressure on interest rates eased after Trump announced a 90-day pause on country-specific 'reciprocal tariffs' with the exception of 125% duties on China
by Matt Carter Apr 9
Maybe the real estate market's not so screwed after all
As Trump's tariffs spark chaos and confusion in the broader economy, some analysts see an opening for real estate companies to outperform other sectors
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9
Mortgage rates down sharply as tariff worries spark flight to safety
Heightened fears of a trade war and recession have investors convinced the Fed will start cutting rates again in June, a sentiment that gives mortgage rates more room to come down
by Matt Carter Apr 4
Opendoor, Fathom stocks flirt with $1 threshold — and with disaster
Companies that can't keep their shares over $1 risk being delisted from the stock market. Opendoor shares crossed that threshold this week, while Fathom crossed it last month
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 4
Trump announces universal tariffs of at least 10% on most nations
Sweeping plan imposes higher duties on 'worst offenders' and is in addition to 25% tariff on foreign automobiles slated to take effect April 3, president says at White House press conference
by Matt Carter Apr 2