How Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Could Have Seismic Impacts On Real Estate
In This Article As Britney Spears once was, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—the government safety net for loans—have been in conservatorship for far longer than anyone imagined possible. It began in 2008 amidst the financial crash, but unlike the pop siren, the two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) are still in it, though amendments were made in […]
How DOGE's Targeting of CFPB and HUD Really Impacts Real Estate
In This Article It seems like almost everyone has a strong opinion on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that fits in with the partisan divisions that have become so prominent in our society today. Some have even gone so far as to set Tesla cars on fire. Personally, though, I’m rather ambivalent. […]
How the Secret Mortgage Blacklist Impacts Homeowners and Unsellable Condos
The Wall Street Journal is reporting (reposted on Realtor.com) that a there is a secret mortgage blacklist that is leaving homeowners stuck with unsellable condominiums. They say since the Surfside condo collapse and insurance crunch, fewer homes can get Fannie Mae-backed mortgages. Reportedly, the blacklist is maintained by Fannie Mae and includes condo associations that […]