Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two pillars of the U.S. mortgage market, are currently controlled by the federal government. Some in Washington, D.C. expect President Trump to push for the end of their conservatorship. “We have a mortgage finance system that works really well on the upside, but is it prepared for a downturn?” said…
Share Markets and Politics Digital Original Video Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support the U.S. mortgage market. The two were placed into a strict form of government oversight called “conservatorship” in 2008 as the global financial crisis mounted. This has at times limited Fannie’s and Freddie’s ability to raise capital. Some associates of President Donald…
A sign is posted in front of a home for sale in San Rafael, California, on Aug. 7, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Mortgage rates dipped slightly last week, but so did mortgage demand, as housing affordability continues to sideline potential buyers. Total mortgage application volume fell 6.6% for the week, according to the…
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Martin Barraud | Ojo Images | Getty Images As U.S. home equity climbs, owners are more likely to face capital gains taxes from selling property. But a lesser-known tax strategy could help shrink your bill, experts say. When selling your main home, there’s a special tax break that shields up to $250,000 of profits for…
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The city of New Orleans is still rebuilding and repairing homes that were damaged in the fallout from 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. The storm flooded hundreds of thousands of homes in New Orleans, killed over 1,800 people and displaced millions. It remains the costliest tropical cyclone in U.S. history, with an estimated $201.3 billion in associated…
Share Markets and Politics Digital Original Video Hurricane Katrina killed over 1,800 people and flooded many homes in New Orleans. In the aftermath, a quarter of the city’s housing stock was abandoned. The U.S. spent billions to redevelop and protect the city. But more may be needed to counteract the city’s slow decline into the…
