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Housing Costs Are the Top Issue for Young Voters Heading Into the 2026 Midterms

Housing costs rank as the top political issue for voters ages 18 to 34 heading into the 2026 midterms, according to CNBC’s Q2 2026 survey.

July 22, 2026

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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Says Mortgage Relief Starts With Inflation, Not Rate Cuts

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh answers two questions on mortgage rates and housing during Day 1 of his Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress.

July 15, 2026

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The Bipartisan Housing Bill Is Now Law, Despite Trump’s Refusal to Sign

President Trump declined to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, but it officially became law on July 11 without his signature as home prices remain at a record $440,600.

July 13, 2026

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Pulte Teases “Portable Mortgages” After 50-Year Loan Faces Backlash

Bloomberg reports FHFA Director Bill Pulte is “actively evaluating portable mortgages” after President Trump’s 50-year loan idea faced backlash.

November 12, 2025

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Rate Cuts Continue, but Powell Warns of Uncertainty Ahead

At the October 28–29 FOMC meeting, the Fed cut rates 25 basis points to 3.75%–4%, with Powell calling housing “weak” and inflation pressures easing.

October 30, 2025

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Nearly 3 in 4 Gen Z Adults Are Already Saving for a Home

Realtor.com’s Gen Z survey shows 82% believe homeownership is harder, yet 67% still see it as a lifelong goal. Here’s how they’re making it work.

October 17, 2025

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Nearly Half of U.S. States Are in or Near Recession, Moody’s Warns

Realtor.com and Fortune report that 22 states, representing one-third of U.S. GDP, are in or near recession, even as national GDP grows 3.8% and unemployment holds at 4.3%.

October 14, 2025

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Fannie Mae Board Member’s Warning about Policy: ‘It’s No Wonder Buyers Feel Stuck’

Barry Habib says lasting housing affordability depends on policy reform and smarter capital rules at Fannie Mae, not just waiting for mortgage rates to drop.

October 13, 2025

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Affordability Hits Best Level in 2.5 Years as Escrow Costs Surge 45% Nationwide

ICE Mortgage Monitor shows affordability improving, but Cotality reports escrow costs up 45%, offsetting gains with rising taxes and insurance.

October 8, 2025

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New Forecasts from Fannie and MBA Point to Slow Recovery Through 2026

Updated forecasts from Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) show modest improvements ahead for housing, with Fannie projecting 4.85 million home sales in 2025 and MBA forecasting 4.3% average mortgage rates through 2027.

July 29, 2025

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6 Takeaways from Realtor.com’s 2025 Housing Forecast Update

Realtor.com’s 2025 Forecast Update projects home sales will fall to 4.00 million as high mortgage rates averaging 6.7%, rising 16.9% inventory, and limited affordability keep demand subdued and price growth to 2.5%.

July 23, 2025

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NAR Downgrades Housing Market Forecast for 2025

NAR’s Lawrence Yun downgraded his 2025 forecast but sees a potential 14% surge in home sales for 2026, if mortgage rates fall to 6%. Here’s what agents need to know.

July 21, 2025

mortgage rates

Housing Costs Are the Top Issue for Young Voters Heading Into the 2026 Midterms

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Says Mortgage Relief Starts With Inflation, Not Rate Cuts

The Bipartisan Housing Bill Is Now Law, Despite Trump’s Refusal to Sign

Pulte Teases “Portable Mortgages” After 50-Year Loan Faces Backlash

Rate Cuts Continue, but Powell Warns of Uncertainty Ahead

Nearly 3 in 4 Gen Z Adults Are Already Saving for a Home

Nearly Half of U.S. States Are in or Near Recession, Moody’s Warns

Fannie Mae Board Member’s Warning about Policy: ‘It’s No Wonder Buyers Feel Stuck’

Affordability Hits Best Level in 2.5 Years as Escrow Costs Surge 45% Nationwide

New Forecasts from Fannie and MBA Point to Slow Recovery Through 2026

6 Takeaways from Realtor.com’s 2025 Housing Forecast Update

NAR Downgrades Housing Market Forecast for 2025

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