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Trump hikes China tariff to 125%, but pauses most others
Donald Trump’s global tariff rollout has become a rollercoaster, as he’s paused most tariffs while raising China’s to 125%.
Asheville submits revised action plan to HUD after initial rejection over DEI
Asheville has submitted a revised post-Helene action plan to access HUD recovery funds following a rejection of its initial plan.
Pandemic market chaos continues in Bergen County
The county’s desirability combined with tight inventory means buyers are still engaged in bidding wars and waiving inspections.
Appraisers are worried about allowing banks to delay appraisals until 120 days after a mortgage closes
The Fed, FDIC and the OCC surprised the mortgage business Tuesday evening when they announced that banks will soon be able to postpone getting an appraisal for 120 days after a mortgage closes. Unsurprisingly, appraisers are concerned about the prospect of not being involved in the transaction until four months later. But that’s not their only concern.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson talks affordable housing and the coronavirus pandemic
We sat down with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to gauge his thoughts on affordable housing and the nation’s lending practices amid the pandemic.
Kudos: Why education comes before mortgages
There are countless statistics around the impact that education has on a child’s future. The dream of homeownership becomes a distant thought if the basic foundation of education and health aren’t there as a child is growing up.
