President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union highlighted falling mortgage costs and a call to ban large investors from buying homes, with key housing takeaways unpacked
President Trump’s housing-related remarks at the World Economic Forum outlined views on homeownership, investor activity, mortgage rates, and affordability trade-offs.
Bloomberg reports FHFA Director Bill Pulte is “actively evaluating portable mortgages” after President Trump’s 50-year loan idea faced backlash.
President Trump’s rare visit to the Federal Reserve featured sharp criticism of a $3.1 billion renovation project and renewed pressure on Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. Meanwhile, Calculated Risk Blog’s FOMC Preview signals no policy change this week.
President Trump voiced support for eliminating the capital gains tax on home sales, calling it a potential “great incentive” for homeowners. The proposal, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, aims to unlock inventory and remove what she calls an outdated tax burden.
During his appearance on FOX Business Live’s Mornings with Maria, Grant Cardone blamed Fed Chair Jerome Powell for the housing affordability crisis, sparking a lively debate with Wall Street veteran Kenny Polcari over interest rates and market recovery.
Redfin survey finds 24% of Americans are canceling major purchases like a home or car due to economic uncertainty, some of that tariff-related, while 32% are delaying plans. Even more concerning: 34% don’t have an emergency fund to cover housing payments.
Trump hit pause—but for how long? A last-minute 30-day delay on new tariffs spared homebuilders from skyrocketing material costs, but if border security demands aren’t met, a trade war could be back on the table. Here’s what’s at stake.
HousingWire reports that President Trump’s executive order aims to cut housing costs by cutting regulations, expanding housing supply, and reshaping federal agencies like HUD and FHFA.
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