New York — March 26, 2026 — In a significant step toward mainstreaming digital assets in housing finance, Fannie Mae will begin accepting crypto-backed mortgages through a new product developed by mortgage lender Better Home & Finance and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. This marks the first time the government-sponsored enterprise, which backs roughly half of U.S. … Read more
mortgage rates just shot higher- Spring Housing Market Turns Precarious: Rising Mortgage Rates from Iran War Offset Buyer-Friendly Shifts Spring — traditionally the hottest season for home sales — is arriving with a heavy dose of uncertainty this year. While the market has tilted toward buyers in recent months, the escalating conflict with Iran is … Read more
Mortgage Refinance Demand Plunges 19% as Interest Rates Surge to Highest Levels Since Late 2025 Mortgage refinance demand plunges 19%, interest rates shoot higher, MBA weekly mortgage applications, 30-year fixed mortgage rate increase, refinance applications drop — these terms are trending as fresh data shows a sharp reversal in the housing market’s early-2026 momentum, with … Read more
Sydney Bernice Sweeney, born September 12, 1997, in Spokane, Washington, is an American actress and producer who has become a prominent figure in Hollywood. Best known for her roles as Cassie Howard in HBO’s Euphoria and Olivia Mossbacher in The White Lotus, Sweeney has earned two Primetime Emmy nominations and widespread recognition for her versatile … Read more
Managing an $80,000 trust for a 15-year-old relative is a significant fiduciary responsibility, and it’s completely understandable that you want to handle interfering relatives carefully while avoiding conflict. As trustee, your primary legal duty is to act solely in the best interests of the minor beneficiary (the 15-year-old), following the trust’s terms, with impartiality, prudence, … Read more
Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase Plan: How Homeowners and Borrowers Could Benefit in 2026 In a bold move announced on January 8, 2026, President Donald Trump directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs) to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), commonly referred to as mortgage bonds. This initiative, confirmed … Read more
Alarming Drop: Mortgage Demand Plunges Almost 10% to Shut Out 2025 Regardless of Falling Charges – Patrons Keep Sidelined Mortgage demand drop hits onerous in early 2026 as mortgage applications decline practically 10%, even with 30-year mortgage charges dipping to 6.25%, signaling persistent warning within the U.S. housing market amid vacation slowdowns and affordability hurdles. … Read more
Washington, D.C. – December 11, 2025 – Home prices go negative for the first time in over 2 years, marking a seismic shift in the U.S. housing market as annual growth dips into decline amid soaring mortgage rates and cooling demand. This long-awaited home price correction, driven by Federal Reserve rate hikes since mid-2023, has … Read more
Foreclosures Surge 19% in October 2025: Early Warning Signs of Mounting Housing Market Distress By Mark Smith As holiday shopping ramps up and Black Friday deals loom, a darker economic shadow is creeping over America’s suburbs: Foreclosure filings spiked 19% in October compared to the same month last year, signaling growing homeowner strain amid stubbornly … Read more
Pending Home Sales Decline in July 2025 as Canceled Contracts Hit Record High, Signaling Buyer Hesitation Washington, D.C. – August 28, 2025 – The U.S. housing market showed signs of continued stagnation in July, with pending home sales ticking down 0.4% from June amid a sharp spike in contract cancellations, according to the latest report … Read more