Published by CNBC | April 9, 2025 At the end of January, foreign countries owned $1.32 trillion worth of U.S. mortgage-backed securities, or 15% of the total outstanding, according to Ginnie Mae. Mortgage rates follow loosely the yield on the 10-year Treasury. Some speculate foreign countries could be dumping U.S. Treasurys in retaliation against President …
Published by Reuters | April 22, 2025 Trump openly mused about firing Powell, but was ultimately dissuaded by his advisers. President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed off from threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after days of intensifying criticisms of the central bank chief for not cutting interest rates. “I have no intention …
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Published by U.S. News & World Report | April 14, 2025 Gov. DeSantis’ proposal to eliminate Florida’s property taxes would have a big impact on homeowners, residents and businesses. As Florida lawmakers debate Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to eliminate state property taxes, buyers, sellers, agents, renters and landlords are trying to figure out the potential …
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Published by REALTOR.com | April 10, 2025 The luxury housing market could see a major boost, with the wealthy seeking safer investment opportunities amid economic uncertainty. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on imported goods from 60 countries plunged the global stock markets into a state of turmoil, sparking recession fears—but the controversial trade policy …
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Published by REALTOR.com | March 20, 2025 President Donald Trump’s administration has taken the first step toward fulfilling his campaign promise of opening up some federal land to build new homes and boost the nation’s housing supply. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner on Monday announced a …
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Published by REALTOR.com | February 21, 2025 The proposal would make Florida the first state in the country without property taxes, a prospect that has already drawn strong reactions. The Florida Legislature is considering a move to eliminate property taxes in the state, a radical step that has the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis. If …
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Published by FOX Business | February 19, 2025 President Trump has pursued a number of tariffs in recent weeks Tariffs recently announced by President Donald Trump causing worry among U.S. homebuilders. Those concerns come after the president has pursued a slew of tariffs in recent weeks, including moving to reinstate a 25% tariff on steel …
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Published by REALTOR.com | February 14, 2025 For a century, progressives have made it harder to build new homes in prosperous areas. Workers, immigrants, and the economy pay the price. In January, the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles spurred California Gov. Gavin Newsom to do something extraordinary for a progressive politician: take aim at regulations. …
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Published by CBS News | February 1, 2025 Chopra was often at loggerheads with the U.S. banking industry after pushing to drastically rein in practices around credit card late fees and overdraft fees, among other efforts. President Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of …
Published by FOX Business | January 23, 2025 Regulatory factors present a major hurdle in today’s housing market, experts say Within his first few days in office, President Donald Trump issued an emergency order directing the heads of all executive departments and agencies to “deliver emergency price relief,” which he emphasized would include lowering the …
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