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Fed holds key rate steady, still sees two more cuts this year
Federal Reserve · United States

Fed holds key rate steady, still sees two more cuts this year

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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates steady amid expectations of higher inflation and lower economic growth ahead, and still pointed to two reductions later this year. With markets expecting no chance of a central bank move this week, the Federal Open Market Committee kept its key borrowing rate targeted in a range between 4.25%-4.5%, where it has been since December.See the Story
Here’s How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Would Impact Housing | News Channel 3-12
Donald Trump · United States

Here’s How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Would Impact Housing | News Channel 3-12

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By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Americans face a shortage of affordable homes, but the mega tax and spending bill championed by the Trump administration has the potential to shape housing affordability for years to come. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, a linchpin of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, is primarily a sweeping tax overhaul, intended to make the 2017 tax cuts passed during Trump’s first administration permanent. The versio…See the Story
Wall Street Lunch: Home Building Activity Takes A Hit In May
Wall Street · United States

Wall Street Lunch: Home Building Activity Takes A Hit In May

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Construction contract awards hit their lowest point this year, tumbling 11% from April to just £5.1 billion – now £1.5 billion below the 2024 average – adding further strain to government efforts to accelerate housing and infrastructure delivery. The Commercial & Retail sector took the sharpest hit in May, plunging 68% to just £290 million – the lowest monthly value in over a year. Infrastructure also suffered, recording its weakest performance …See the Story

Average Down Payment for DC-Area Homebuyers Is Now 10%

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The median down payment of homebuyers taking out mortgages nationally fell in April for the first time in two years, and down payments for D.C.-area homebuyers are lower than the national average. Redfin reports the median down payment in the D.C. region in April was 10%. The national average was 15%. Ten percent is still an average of almost $62,000 in the D.C. market. One reason for lower average down payments here is the popularity of Departm…See the Story

State Lawmakers Calling for FEMA Review of Flood Insurance - WXXV News 25

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A few years ago, FEMA came up with what’s called Risk 2.0. It assesses risk and premiums for the National Flood Insurance Program. Mississippi’s two senators, Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, have joined other members of Congress in calling for a review of 2.0, saying it’s creating hardship for businesses and homeowners. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney joins us to talk about it. Categories: Featured, Local News, News …United States · United StatesSee the Story

Elderly Americans Hanging on Tight to Homeownership - The MortgagePoint

According to a recent Redfin survey, many baby boomers who own their homes believe they will never sell, while some say they will eventually—but not within the next decade—indicating that although there are more home sellers than buyers in today's market, many aren't letting go of their properties.United States · United StatesRead Article

Belle Fourche Partners with Augustana to Map Out Housing Needs

BELLE FOURCHE — The city of Belle Fourche is working with the Augustana Research Institute on an area housing study.La Vista · La VistaSee the Story

Measuring the Effectiveness of Opportunity Zones - The MortgagePoint

As the nation continues its struggle with housing affordability, the lack of adequate housing in the nation is a topic of great contention as demand continues to outpace supply. In addressing the nation’s housing shortage issue, a recent post by Ross Baird, CEO of Blueprint Local on TheHiill.com makes the case for Opportunity Zones as a viable solution to effectively solving the nation’s housing supply issue. A fairly new initiative created unde…Housing · United StatesRead Article

Shelter Inflation Relief on the Horizon? - The MortgagePoint

According to the Realtor.com May Rent Report, although rents in the U.S. are still higher than they were before the pandemic, their growth over the last six years has not kept pace with both overall inflation and home prices. The median rent was $1,705 as of May 2025, up 19.6% from the same period in 2019—less than the 25.6% increase in consumer prices. In the coming months, Americans may anticipate additional relief from shelter inflation as ma…Kansas City, Missouri · Kansas CityRead Article

Plotting the Future of Fannie & Freddie - The MortgagePoint

Ending the conservatorship of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is seen by many politicians and housing stakeholders as the final unresolved issue from the financial crisis of 2007–2008. The GSEs’ market power has only increased in the years after they went into conservatorship, and the federal government’s involvement in home finance has strengthened. This is according to new data and commentary from the Terwill…Freddie Mac · United StatesRead Article

Housing Affordability Crisis Keeping Renters Renting: Zillow Economist

The average U.S. renter is older, has fewer options and is much more desperate for a big raise than before the pandemic, according to new Zillow data.United States · United StatesSee the Story

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