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The Trend Disrupting Conventional Housing Wisdom
The Atlantic, July 3, 2025-Stephanie BaiConventional housing wisdom dictates that if you can’t afford Los Angeles or New York City, try Austin or Atlanta. For years, astronomical prices, labyrinthine zoning …
Fed’s “Higher-for-Longer” Rate Strategy Faces Market Doubts
MPA, July 3, 2025-Candyd MendozaInvestor confidence in the Federal Reserve’s “higher-for-longer” interest rate stance is waning, as signs of labor market weakness and rising political tensions fuel expectations for a …
Housing Market Hits Troubling Milestone for First Time in Nearly 20 Years
Newsweek, July 3, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroBuying an entry-level home in the U.S. now costs more than twice as much per month as renting, according to a new study by John Burns …
Congress Inches Closer to Passing Trump’s Mega Bill After Key House Vote
USA Today, July 3, 2025-Bart Jansen, Riley Beggin, Joey Garrison, Sudiksha Kochi and Savannah KucharPresident Donald Trump is closing in on a big second-term win on his signature legislative package …
Gov. Newsom Signs Housing Bill Overhauling California’s Landmark Environmental Law
Associated Press, July 1, 2025-Michael R. Blood and Christopher WeberGov. Gavin Newsom signed into law an overhaul of California’s landmark environmental protection rules that he says is essential to address …
Rust Belt No More: Manufacturing Revival Turns Ohio Into Housing Hotspot
HousingWire, July 2, 2025-Jeff AndrewsThe exodus of manufacturing jobs in the Midwest that accompanied China’s rise as a global economic power earned the region the unflattering nickname of the “Rust …
Map Shows States With Biggest Housing Shortages
Newsweek, July 2, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroDespite the recent rise in inventory across the country, the U.S. is still missing millions of homes to fix the current gap between supply and demand—with …
Researchers Are Using AI to Get a Clearer Picture of Housing in the U.S.
Shelterforce, July 2, 2025-Franklin SchneiderMax Griswold is putting together a database of detailed eviction data for cities and census tracts in California. Last year, after making a batch of public …
Discover Might Shutter Home Equity Business
Home Equity Lending News, July 2, 2025Discover Financial Services might reverse course on its home-equity lending business despite publicly committing to its continuation last month. The company’s evolving stance follows …