Author name: Ricky Vasquez

What Trump’s latest GSE comments could mean for mortgages

Experts are weighing the future of mortgage rates and guarantee fees following the Trump administration’s strong yet mixed messaging on the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. President Trump in a Truth Social post Tuesday said he’s working on taking the government-sponsored enterprises public, stating they would retain their “implicit guarantees,” and that he […]

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DOGE effect? Housing inventory in DC is rising faster than the rest of the country

Agent Janice Pouch had a listing go up in February for a single-family house in a desirable part of Washington, D.C., where homes typically don’t last long.  She had no reason to think that wouldn’t be the case this time either, especially after a packed open house during its first weekend on the market. Instead,

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Florida’s single-family rental market is resilient, but not without risk

Florida’s growth story is well-documented, and it continues to fuel demand for rental housing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors, Florida welcomed approximately 475,000 new residents in 2024, leading the nation in net migration. The state’s lack of income tax, favorable weather, and business-friendly climate are powerful attractors. However,

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