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Bessent: Private equity firms won't have to sell single-family home rentals
Shubhangi Goel, Business Insider
The Treasury Secretary said that Trump's proposal to keep big players from buying single-family homes would not force them to sell current holdings.
Jan 9, 2026, 5:02 AM

JD Vance Calls Mamdani 'The Guy Who Wants to Take All Property Away from White People'
Danielle Han, Jezebel
Vance and MAGA are miffed over one of Mamdani’s appointments, who appears to be a diehard advocate for affordable housing.
Jan 8, 2026, 1:15 PM
Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying single-family homes
Eliza Relman, Business Insider
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he wants to ban "large institutional investors" from buying single-family homes in the US.
Jan 7, 2026, 6:50 PM

The Bank of Canada's rate cuts have failed to lift the housing market. Here's where it goes next
John MacFarlane, Yahoo Entertainment
Experts say the outlook still depends on how long the trade-war fog hangs over households and businesses.
Dec 8, 2025, 1:24 PM
Republicans are hating on Trump's 50-year mortgage idea. Here's why some think it will 'ultimately reward the banks'
Chris Clark, Yahoo Entertainment
Trump’s pitch was simple: longer mortgage terms mean lower monthly payments. But not everyone is buying it.
Nov 29, 2025, 10:00 PM
Trump is floating a few risky ways to make your mortgage cheaper
Eliza Relman, Business Insider
Trump's team has been exploring new ideas to make homebuying cheaper — from 50-year loans to assumable mortgages. Here's what could go wrong.
Nov 23, 2025, 9:39 AM

Is a 50-year mortgage really that much crazier than a 30-year one?
Greg Rosalsky, NPR
Last week, the internet piled on President Trump's proposal for a 50-year mortgage. But maybe it's not as crazy as it sounds.
Nov 18, 2025, 11:30 AM

The Trump administration plans major shift away from long-term housing for homelessness
Jennifer Ludden, NPR
The overhaul shifts funds to transitional housing requiring work and addiction treatment. The administration says it promotes "self-sufficiency," but critics warn many will risk losing housing again.
Nov 14, 2025, 1:59 PM
Trump Defends 50-Year Mortgage Plan as ‘Not a Big Deal’ After Furious Backlash From MAGA Base
Keith Griffith, Yahoo Entertainment
President Trump shrugged off MAGA criticism over his proposed 50-year mortgage, saying "all it means is you pay less per month."
Nov 11, 2025, 5:45 PM
Trump's quick homeownership fix comes with a massive catch
Dan DeFrancesco, Business Insider
Trump's proposals for a 50-year mortgage and a $2,000 tariff dividend represent short-term fixes to long-term problems.
Nov 11, 2025, 1:45 PM
‘Sold POTUS a bill of goods’: WH furious with Pulte over 50-year mortgage
Dasha Burns and Sophia Cai, Politico
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
Nov 10, 2025, 10:45 PM
The math behind Trump’s 50-year mortgage gambit: Lower payments now, but almost double the long-term costs
Claire Boston, Yahoo Entertainment
President Trump recently floated the idea of 50-year mortgages. Longer home loans would lower monthly payments, but come with higher rates and added interest...
Nov 10, 2025, 8:40 PM
CT lawmakers to take up housing reform, immigration, food assistance in special session
John Moritz, Katy Golvala and Emilia Otte, Norwichbulletin.com
The government shutdown threatens to cut off funding for food stamps, energy assistance and other programs that send money flowing into Connecticut.
Nov 10, 2025, 3:36 PM
Is Donald Trump proposing a 50-year mortgage? What to know about long-term loans
Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, USA Today
President Donald Trump appeared to propose mortgages with 50-year terms. Here's what to know.
Nov 9, 2025, 6:42 PM

FOREVER DEBT: President Proposing 50-Year Mortgages...
Kate Plummer, Newsweek
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said on Saturday that the Trump administration is working on a plan to introduce the longer-term mortgages.
Nov 9, 2025, 12:25 PM

Donald Trump Proposing 50-Year Mortgages Sparks Backlash
newsweek.com, Biztoc.com
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said that the Trump administration is working on a plan for the mortgages.
Nov 9, 2025, 11:51 AM
Exclusive-Trump ousts watchdog of US housing regulator involved in mortgage probes of his foes, sources say
By Sarah N. Lynch, Chris Prentice and Marisa Taylor, Yahoo Entertainment
By Sarah N. Lynch, Chris Prentice and Marisa Taylor WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The internal watchdog for the U.S.
Nov 3, 2025, 10:10 PM

MTG admits prices under Trump ‘have not come down at all,’ says young Americans have ‘no hope’ of buying homes
finance.yahoo.com, Biztoc.com
MTG admits prices under Trump ‘have not come down at all,’ says young Americans have ‘no hope’ of buying homes More than nine months into his second term, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on a key campaign promise: making life more affordable. …
Oct 25, 2025, 12:16 PM

Average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 6.27%, nearing a low for 2025
ALEX VEIGA AP business writer, ABC News
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage declined again this week, easing to just above its lowest level this year
Oct 16, 2025, 4:39 PM

Public Housing Again, Really? Yes, Really.
Monica Potts, The New Republic
The Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis is home to George Floyd Square. Memorials and murals line the main thoroughfare, Chicago Avenue, lending a vibrant, colorful background for what would otherwise be ordinary neighborhood life. People stop to say hi on…
Sep 21, 2025, 10:00 AM
The Fed is likely to cut rates for the first time this year. Here's what that means for credit cards and housing costs.
Allie Kelly,Madison Hoff, Business Insider
Economists expect the Fed to make the first rate cut of the year this week. Here's what that means for savings, mortgages, and more.
Sep 16, 2025, 8:01 AM

Homebuyer shortage forces many sellers to lower prices, walk away as slump drags on
ALEX VEIGA AP business writer, ABC News
The housing market is becoming more buyer-friendly after years of sharply rising prices
Sep 8, 2025, 11:16 AM

Bessent says Trump administration will tackle high housing costs with new measures
reuters.com, Biztoc.com
Sep 1, 2025, 11:29 PM
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 10-month low
ALEX VEIGA, Yahoo Entertainment
The long-term rate eased to 6.56% from 6.58% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it was 5.51%, Freddie Mac said. Elevated...
Aug 28, 2025, 4:03 PM