Posts Tagged ‘home affordability’
The Proposed 50-Year Mortgage: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
If you’ve been scrolling the news lately, you’ve probably heard about President Trump’s latest idea: a 50-year mortgage. That’s right—stretching your home loan from the usual 30 years to a whopping 50. The goal? Make monthly payments smaller so more people can afford to buy a home in this crazy market. Is it a smart…
Read MoreHow Tariffs in 2025 Could Shape the Housing Market: The Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain
As of April 2025, tariffs on imported goods—particularly from major trading partners like Canada, Mexico, and China—are officially in play. With President Donald Trump’s administration pushing forward on policies like 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum and a 10% levy on Chinese imports, the U.S. economy is bracing for change. One sector likely to feel…
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