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• Homebuilders are weathering the trade war — for now Jul. 22nd 2025
  So far, major homebuilders have weathered the trade war, as D.R. Horton and PulteGroup said that tariffs have not heavily impacted them.

• Bipartisan legislation aims to expand ADU financing Jul. 22nd 2025
  The SUPPLY Act would allow homeowners to access federally backed, second-lien mortgages to fund construction of accessory dwelling units.

• Housing crisis could worsen if HOME budget is cut, NHC warns Jul. 22nd 2025
  NHC’s David Dworkin and AEI’s Edward Pinto discuss the pros and cons of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

• Financially stressed homeowners are making sacrifices to stay in place Jul. 22nd 2025
  Hometap found that more than one-third of homeowners have reduced retirement contributions or postponed debt payoffs to keep their homes.

• Realtor.com: Federal land sales would offer limited housing relief Jul. 22nd 2025
  Nearly 10 million acres of land would be needed to build 3.8 million homes, but the geography of federal land holdings limit the potential.

• Renters care more about connectivity and privacy than a gym — Here’s what that means for your bottom line Jul. 22nd 2025
  Renters now consistently put more value on digital features than traditional physical amenities. According to a 2024 NMHC/Grace Hill survey, 87 percent expect Wi-Fi to be live the moment they move in. And nearly half say they’re more likely to lease a unit with verified connectivity certification. Other reports show high-speed broadband is more desired than a gym or private garage, and even resident portals (at 23 percent) are now more common than features like premium appliances (12 percent) and playgrounds (15 percent).

• Foreclosure auction volume rises 19% after VA moratorium expires Jul. 22nd 2025
  Foreclosure auction volume in Q2 2025 increased 19% from a year ago to a two-year high point, according to a new Auction.com report.

• Californians report unraveling mortgage relief after the fires Jul. 21st 2025
  Amid foreclosure and balloon payment chaos, July 7 officially marked the end of the FHA moratorium on foreclosures and evictions

• Homebuilder Century Communities expands into Nevada Jul. 21st 2025
  Century Complete will introduce its online homebuying platform to Nevada, allowing home purchases through the company’s website.

• Where — and for whom — Trump’s higher SALT deduction cap has the most impact Jul. 21st 2025
  Capping the SALT deduction effectively raises people’s taxes, but it doesn’t impact every taxpayer equally.