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Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady, resisting Trump pressure. Here’s what that means for borrowers

January 26, 2026 - 3:51pm
From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the upcoming January Fed decision may affect your finances.
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Why a niche category of CRE lending is suddenly seeing record deals

January 23, 2026 - 9:18am
C-PACE stands for commercial property assessed clean energy and is a type of financing that differs from a traditional bank loan. It's seeing explosive growth.
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Flex office firm Industrious is seeing major growth. Here's what's driving it

January 22, 2026 - 3:39pm
In 2025, Industrious increased its global footprint by 58%, now with more than 250 units open in over 100 cities.
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook seems safe from Trump firing after Supreme Court arguments

January 21, 2026 - 5:09pm
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell planned to attend the oral arguments at the Supreme Court.
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Trump says inflation was 'defeated.' Some economists disagree

January 21, 2026 - 4:56pm
President Donald Trump said the U.S. "defeated" inflation and reined in consumer prices over the past year. Federal data suggests otherwise.
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Trump floats idea to extend business tax break to homeowners

January 21, 2026 - 1:44pm
President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzlerland, floated the idea of allowing depreciation for personal residences.  
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Pending home sales drop sharply in December, dampening 2026 outlook

January 21, 2026 - 12:57pm
There were just 1.18 million homes on the market in December, down 9% from November, and matching the lowest inventory level of 2025.
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Mortgage refinances surged again, but rates are now suddenly jumping higher

January 21, 2026 - 11:13am
Mortgage refinancing jumped sharply higher for the second straight week, as interest rates fell further, but that boom may be about to bust.
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Democrat Khanna refloats bill to block investors from buying up homes after Trump proposal

January 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
President Donald Trump is cultivating an affordability agenda as he and Republicans sink in the polls.
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Can Home Depot's AI-powered push to court pros move the needle in its own business?

January 16, 2026 - 2:40pm
Home Depot's latest suite of AI-powered products is aimed at boosting pro sales.
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Commercial real estate deal-making slows again in November

January 15, 2026 - 9:12am
The multifamily sector saw the majority of November deals, recording 20 transactions, followed by office with 11 and industrial with eight.
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Existing home sales end 2025 with a strong beat, as prices ease further

January 14, 2026 - 11:13am
Home sales ended 2025 much stronger than expected, likely thanks to lower mortgage rates and easing home prices.
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Mortgage refinance demand surges 40% higher after Trump post briefly tanks interest rates

January 14, 2026 - 9:09am
Mortgage rates dropped markedly at the end of last week, causing a huge jump in demand to refinance and a smaller surge in demand from homebuyers.
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Data center REIT CEO says real estate ‘not in an oversupply state’

January 13, 2026 - 11:41am
Andy Power, CEO of Digital Realty says data center real estate is not oversupplied as hyperscalers like Nvidia, Amazon, Google and Meta announce more projects.
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Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in nearly 3 years as Trump orders buying of $200 billion in mortgage bonds

January 9, 2026 - 7:14pm
President Donald Trump posted on social media Thursday that he is instructing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.
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Trump orders mortgage bond purchases to lower rates. These stocks are jumping in response

January 9, 2026 - 7:05pm
Analysts are now weighing the actual impact for consumers and what the move means for lending stocks.
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Trump says he's instructing his 'Representatives' to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, claiming it will lower rates

January 9, 2026 - 8:02am
President Donald Trump said he is "instructing my Representatives" to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.
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Hopes rise for Chinese property support ahead of key March meeting

January 9, 2026 - 2:44am
Ahead of a major policy meeting, China may be reassessing its approach after a flagship journal urged more forceful property measures.
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Real estate agents say the housing market is starting to balance out

January 8, 2026 - 8:42am
The latest housing survey shows agents slightly more optimistic about the new year, and shows a previously strong buyer's market becoming more balanced.
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Mortgage demand drops nearly 10% to end 2025, despite lower interest rates

January 7, 2026 - 8:55am
The Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index reported a 9.7% decline in total mortgage applications despite decreased mortgage rates.
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