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Trump Signs Executive Orders to Reduce Housing Red Tape, Boost Supply

This past week president Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating home construction and expanding access to mortgage financing, a move welcomed by major housing industry groups that say regulatory bottlenecks are worsening America's affordability crisis.

Ongoing Middle East Conflict Pushes U.S. Mortgage Rates Higher Mid-March

Residential mortgage rates climbed this week as financial and energy markets reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East following the launch of Operation EPIC FURY on February 28, 2026.

U.S. Government Targets Dirty Money in Housing for the First Time

The U.S. government has begun enforcing its first nationwide anti-money laundering safeguards targeting the residential real estate market, closing a long-criticized loophole that allowed illicit funds to flow into property purchases with limited scrutiny.

U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6 Percent, First Time Since 2022

The average rate on a 30-year fixed loan fell to 5.99% this week, matching its lowest level since 2022. A year ago, borrowers faced rates closer to 6.9%, underscoring how sharply financing costs have eased in recent months.

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