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State of the Union and Housing: What Changes Now (and What Doesn’t)
The State of the Union raised housing, mortgage, and affordability claims. Here’s what can affect housing now, what takes months, and what is mostly messaging.
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Consumer Confidence Jumped, but Housing Math Still Feels Tight
February confidence improved, but many households still face tight cash-to-close, renewal, debt, and moving math. Use this housing-budget checklist.
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SOTU Tariff Talk: How to Audit a Housing Claim Before You Replan
State of the Union tariff rhetoric can blur messaging, policy text, and housing outcomes. Use this claim-audit framework before you change your housing plan.
Market Update
Pending Sales Fell 6%: Buyer Playbook for 2026
Redfin shows pending sales down 5.8% YoY and 67 days to contract—the slowest since early 2019. Here’s what that changes for offers, credits, and leverage.
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Tariff Chaos: Mortgage Rates and Rent Risk
Trump says 15% global tariffs are coming, and a separate 10% import surcharge starts Feb 24. Here’s what changes, what’s noise, and what to watch.
Analysis
Rents Falling 29 Months: Rent vs Buy Outlook
Realtor.com says rents are down 29 straight months for 0–2BR and rates just hit 6.01%. That combo quietly changes your break-even—here’s how.
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One Jobs Report Could Shape the Fed's Next Move
Fed Gov. Waller says a March pause could be appropriate if February jobs confirm January’s rebound. Here’s what buyers should do before the print.
Market Update
New Home Sales Fell as Inventory Tightened
Sales dipped 1.7% in December, but inventory and homes under construction declined. Here's why incentives may stay - and where buyers can still win.
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DHS Shutdown: Closing Friction Checklist for Buyers
As the DHS shutdown continues, FEMA deployments and even TSA programs face constraints. Here's what can slow down for buyers (especially flood-zone deals).
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Tariffs and Import Surcharges: Mortgage Fallout
Two trade moves just hit: a 15% global tariff claim and a 10% temporary import surcharge effective Feb 24. Here's what it could mean for inflation, rates, and rent.
Analysis
25% Chip Tariffs: The Sneaky Way Housing Costs Rise
A 25% tariff on covered semiconductor products took effect Jan 15. Here's how tech supply chains can raise renovation/appliance costs and keep inflation sticky.
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