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When Bill Pulte was nominated as the country’s top housing regulator, he told senators that his “number one mission will be to strengthen and safeguard the housing finance system.” But since he started the job, he’s distinguished himself by targeting President Donald Trump‘s political enemies. He’s using property records to make accusations of mortgage fraud and encourage criminal investigations, wielding an …

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Bill Pulte was nominated as the country’s top housing regulator, he told senators that his “number one mission will be to strengthen and safeguard the housing finance system.” But since he started the job, he’s distinguished himself by targeting President Donald Trump ‘s political enemies. He’s using property records to make accusations of mortgage fraud and …

Annex, a Scion community in Oxford, Ohio, that serves students of Miami University. Courtesy of Scion A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign …

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Wall Street was laser-focused on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy this past week, but minutes from the central bank’s last meeting revealed concern among some policymakers about the housing market. As the sector’s slump drags on, it has triggered more alarm bells because activity in housing, such as residential investment and construction, has often served as a leading indicator on …

Trump Accuses Powell of ‘Hurting the Housing Industry Badly’ Ahead of Jackson Hole Speech  Realtor.com Trump may want lower interest rates for consumers, but it sure is convenient for the national debt he’s creating, too  Fortune Investors warn of ‘new era of fiscal dominance’ in global markets  Financial Times Trump Turns Up the Heat. Fed Chair Jerome Powell Tries to Keep His Cool.  The …

Trump housing regulator accuses Fed governor Cook of mortgage fraud  Axios Trump Considers Firing Fed Official After Accusation of Mortgage Fraud  The Wall Street Journal Trump calls for resignation of Fed governor in latest line of attack  NPR Why Claiming Two Primary Residences Is a Problem, Even if Prosecutions Are Rare  The New York Times Trump team makes mortgage fraud its newest revenge tool  Axios …

The S&P 500 (SPX) opened Tuesday’s trading session in the red, but has since rallied to positive territory following encouraging data from the housing sector. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. July’s residential project starts surged 5.2% month-over-month …

Arkansas Housing Development Restricted to White Residents Sparks Legal Concerns  The New York Times Inside the ‘Whites Only’ Community in Arkansas  WIRED No blacks, no gays, no Jews: Inside the all-white town in the American South  Ynetnews NAACP, Missouri Faith Voices address whites-only community wanting to settle in Missouri  KY3 Far-right media have repeatedly hosted leader of whites-only community  Media Matters for America Source link

During the pandemic, Southern housing markets — especially Florida’s — boomed as record numbers of people moved to the region for its lower cost of living and relatively affordable homes. However, Bankrate’s 2025 Housing Heat Index shows that the trend is now reversing. Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate’s housing market analyst, told Business Insider that the Sun Belt has lost its edge …