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Politics and money news can have a swift and significant impact on the housing industry, whether it’s related to policy changes that will directly affect the mortgage industry or a change in political leadership that is expected to trickle down and impact the mortgage and housing industries. As a housing market professional, it’s important to stay informed on politics and money news and understand how it may affect the housing and mortgage industries now and in the future.
HousingWire’s politics and money coverage, which spans breaking news, expert commentary and more, can keep you up to date on the news and coverage that matters to you.
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Homeownership rate for black Americans drops to record low
Jul 25, 2019The homeownership rate for black Americans fell to 40.6% in the three months through June, the lowest level in the Census Bureau’s quarterly data going back to 1994, according to a government report on Thursday. It was the smallest share recorded for black households since the 1950 decennial Census when it was 34.5%.
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City of Houston channels disaster relief funds to build affordable housing
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Economists say 2020 recession likely, but housing market won’t be the cause
Jul 25, 2019 -
Amazon and Realogy gang up on Zillow to entice homebuyers
Jul 23, 2019 -
Future markets indicate a 0.25% cut at July Fed meeting
Jul 22, 2019 -
Equifax agrees to pay up to $700 million for data breach
Jul 22, 2019 -
Renovation spending will slow in 2020 after record-setting year, Harvard report says
Jul 18, 2019 -
Housing starts slid further in June as rising construction costs weakened the market
Jul 17, 2019 -
Fed Chairman Powell tells Congress he would ignore Trump if fired
Jul 10, 2019 -
Nation’s unemployment edges up slightly to 3.7% in June
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Harvard: Americans have more equity, less mortgage debt
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Wondering why low mortgage rates haven’t goosed the housing market? Here’s the answer
Jul 03, 2019
