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Bessent: Ending GSE conservatorship hinges on mortgage rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the federal government needs to work on the new tax policy before it can take on the issue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship. “Right now the priority is tax policy,” he said in an interview with Bloomberg on Thursday. “Once we get through that, then we will think…

Trump paused tariffs, but homebuilders still see long-term risk

Homebuilders may have more on the line than any sector of the real estate industry under Donald Trump’s presidency, as the new administration’s most aggressive policy positions directly impact the cost of building a home. Homebuilders heavily rely on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, the three countries Trump has targeted for substantial tariffs. In…

How everyone benefits from on-time rent payment reporting

In California, the recent passage of Assembly Bill 2747 underscores the importance of credit accessibility. It requires landlords to offer rent reporting that empowers tenants and promotes financial equity. The rest of the nation is following suit, with Missouri recently introducing House Bill 938, which mirrors the California legislation. Here’s how rent payment reporting can…