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“Lock-In Effect” Tightens Its Grip And Freezes Mobility
Realtor.com reports that the steep jump between current low mortgage payments and the much higher costs of buying a home today has created a nationwide “lock-in effect” that is suppressing mobility, constraining inventory, and hitting high-priced markets
Coalition Seeks Long-Term Fix To Flood Insurance Lapses
A group of major mortgage, banking, insurance, and real estate groups is urging Congress to pass a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program to prevent disruptive coverage lapses and restore stability to the housing market
Fed Rates Slashed For Third Consecutive Meeting
The Federal Reserve delivered its third rate cut of 2025 by lowering the federal funds rate another 0.25 points, sparking mixed views within the FOMC
Foreclosure Starts Rise 17% YoY In November
ATTOM’s latest breakdown shows foreclosure activity rising for the ninth straight month year-over-year, with 35,651 properties reporting a foreclosure filing
FTC Reaches $24M Settlement With Greystar Over Rental Housing Junk Fees
The state of Colorado and the FTC have entered into an agreement with the property management firm over allegations it hid mandatory rental fees
Interest In Climate Risk Fades Quickly
House hunters nationwide are increasingly clicking into climate-risk data on listings in the wake of major wildfires or hurricanes — but that spike in concern tends to fade within a few months
Bipartisan ROAD To Housing Act Axed From National Defense Authorization Act
The House of Representatives has stripped the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act from the NDAA, delaying what advocates called the most significant federal housing reform in a decade
The “Push & Pull” Effect Of November’s Housing Market
Realtor.com reports a slow but tangible improvement for homebuyers in November, fueled by increasing inventory, declining rates, and better affordability
Mortgage Claims And Reality: Investigating Trump’s Loans
ProPublica reports that Donald Trump claimed two Florida homes as his primary residence on separate mortgages despite never living in them, a practice experts say meets the standard for mortgage fraud set by his own administration