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President Trump called for a ban on Wall Street investors purchasing single-family homes, and reiterated an order for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy billions in mortgage bonds.  President Trump’s speech at the World Economic Speech in Davos on Wednesday was partly focused on housing reform, though the housing

This Week In A Nutshell: Rates are climbing to kick off the week after turmoil in the Japanese bond market and President Trump’s intensified rhetoric on Greenland. The focus this week will be on the president’s expected housing affordability announcements during his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in

AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: January 20, 2026 6:18 pm Home values have skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. Whether you have bought, sold, or even looked into buying or selling a home over the past two years, you have undoubtedly noticed an increase in property value. This increase has motivated

AuthorJohn Salkowski.  Date: January 20, 2026 3:11 pm Stability, opportunity, and strategic decision-making, will be the foundation of the Collegeville, PA Housing Market in 2026. The post Collegeville, PA Housing Market Outlook for 2026 appeared first on FastExpert.

Pending sales fell 6% in December—the largest seasonally adjusted decline since 2022—amid stubbornly high housing costs and economic uncertainty. The typical home that did sell spent 60 days on the market, the slowest December pace in a decade. The supply of homes for sale fell the most since 2023 as

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: January 14, 2026 3:09 pm Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into your local bank, sitting down with a banker, and getting set up with a mortgage. Today, there are far more options for home buyers and investors, and

AuthorJohn Salkowski.  Date: January 14, 2026 1:28 pm The Naples, FL housing market has entered a new phase. 2026 represents a pivotal year, not a slowdown, but a reset toward sustainability. The post Naples, FL Housing Market 2026: Insights from an Expert appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorJohn Salkowski.  Date: January 14, 2026 1:28 pm The Naples, FL housing market has entered a new phase. 2026 represents a pivotal year, not a slowdown, but a reset toward sustainability. The post Naples, FL Housing Market 2026: Insights from an Expert appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorAlex Capozzolo.  Date: January 13, 2026 12:29 pm Slower price growth in the Philadelphia housing market, reflects a more balanced market giving buyers power buyers more room to negotiate The post Philadelphia Housing Market 2026: Expert Take on What to Expect appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: January 12, 2026 4:49 pm Remodeling your bathroom is one of the most sought-after home improvements. The North American bath remodeling market crossed the $59 billion mark in 2022. It should come as no surprise. During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns led to thousands considering major home

AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: January 9, 2026 3:50 pm Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area! When people think of hiring a real estate agent they usually associate that with buying or selling a house. But can realtors help you find rentals?

Purchasing power has increased $30,000 in the last six months, with rates falling below 6% the day after President Trump ordered a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase.  The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 5.99% on January 9, the lowest level in nearly three years, in the wake of President

Takeaway: Another low hire-low fire jobs report leaves the Fed on track to leave rates alone for the next couple of meetings as expected, implying mortgage rates will stay where they are. Any small improvement in rates today will be the result of the President’s announcement yesterday of $200B in MBS purchases. The unemployment rate

The ultimate impact of such a move would likely be limited because this would be a relatively small asset purchase program, by historical standards.  President Trump said he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds above what they would normally buy, which he said on

Despite lower monthly mortgage payments, a holiday hangover is muting homebuying demand.  The median U.S. monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending January 4, down 4.7% from a year earlier and the lowest level since the start of 2024.  Monthly payments fell largely because the weekly

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: January 7, 2026 6:51 pm What will happen to home prices if mortgage rates drop? Look at the effects of lower interest rates and what could happen if they fall. The post What Will Happen to Home Prices if Mortgage Rates Drop? appeared first on FastExpert.

This piece was originally published to Forbes on March 4, 2024.  President Trump has proposed a ban on big institutional investors buying single-family homes. A policy move like that may sound good on paper, but as noted below, there are drawbacks to such a move, and other solutions–like building more

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: January 7, 2026 3:22 pm Explore why home turnover rates are at a 30-year low and what can be done from a buyer and seller’s perspective. The post Why Home Turnover Rates Are at a 30-Year Low appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: January 7, 2026 10:11 am Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area! Cash buyers account for nearly a third of sales in the current real estate market, a trend that rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic and has

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: January 7, 2026 8:05 am Learn why homeowners are delisting instead of lowering their prices, and what can be done from both a buyer and seller’s perspective. The post Why Homeowners Are Delisting Instead of Lowering Their Prices appeared first on FastExpert.