Posts Tagged ‘Federal’
What the ‘once in a lifetime’ federal housing bill means for California
The largest single piece of federal housing legislation to come out of Congress in at least a generation is now law. It happened in the middle of the night early Saturday, without fanfare — or even President Trump’s signature — and it ...
Federal guidance pushes MLOs to weigh applicant immigration status
https://journal.firsttuesday.us/wp-content/uploads/Audio_Federal_guidance_pushes_MLOs_to_weigh_applicant_immigration_status.mp3Why this article matters: Efforts to withhold the American Dream from newcomers to this country are hitting a new p...
How 250 Years of Federal Policy Minted a $48.7T Housing Market
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, now is the perfect time to look back at how the nation has historically helped its citizens fulfill the American dream of homeownership, and what's in store for the next generati...
Federal Reserve Holds Rates in March over Geopolitical Uncertainty
Key Takeaways The Fed's March rate hold aligned with market expectations. The annual inflation rate most recently flattened to 2.4% in February, remaining above the Fed's 2% goal. The latest projection materials now show one cut for 2026...
How California has Trump-proofed some federal funding for the homeless
When Virginia Guevara moved into a studio apartment in Orange County in 2024 after nearly a decade of homelessness, she needed far more than a roof and a bed.Scattered visits to free clinics notwithstanding, Guevara hadn’t had a full medical...
Loss of federal funds could make thousands homeless in L.A. County
Local officials are warning that more than 14,500 L.A. County formerly homeless households in subsidized, permanent housing could be forced back onto the streets or into shelters over the next year, mostly because of a loss of federal funding....
The Federal Reserve’s impact on mortgage rates
Why this matters: Current uncertainty comes from a unique balancing act done by the Fed to both reign in consumer inflation and bring down high interest rates. For real estate agents and brokers, both concerns affect clientele. High mortgage ra...
