Trump draft order takes aim at mortgage costs ahead of midterms
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Trump draft order takes aim at mortgage costs ahead of midterms
Sweeping order addresses LLPAs, title insurance waivers, mortgage insurance and manufactured housing, while directing USDA and VA to lower rates
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High rates had ‘chilling effect’ on new-home purchase market in September: MBA
Application survey data shows a tough start to the fall season for builders
Manufactured housing gets a federal boost, but barriers remain
Legislation designed to expand manufactured housing supply faces a variety of challenges at the national, state and local levels
Commercial real estate sentiment turns negative for the first time since 2023
Interest rate outlook sours among developers and property owners, posting worst decline since 2022: CREDA index
Investor mortgages are thriving with typical homebuyers sidelined
Lenders are flocking to a market that the White House moved to curtail. Rental investors are reaping the benefits.
Industrial sector proves resilient despite rising costs and historic oversupply
Industrial sales have totaled $60.5 million year to date as of August, up 40%
Former FHA commissioner: It’s time to rethink financing options in a changing multifamily market
Reforms have made FHA financing an increasingly compelling option for long-term multifamily owners
Home flippers see first rise in profit margins in two years
Total flipped-home sales were almost 9% lower than a year ago, however, as real estate investors adjust to a tricky market
Real estate investors face ‘key test’ as sentiment falls to record low
Rental rates and home prices are falling in core markets as mortgage rates creep higher and investor restrictions take effect
Midwest bullishness offsets subdued investor confidence
Survey findings show investors brushing off Iran war impacts as conflict drags on
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