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U.S. Down Payments Hold Near $30,400 in Q3 2025 as Market Skews Toward High-Credit Buyers

Lower mortgage rates have not eased affordability due to limited supply.

Trump Presses Fannie and Freddie to Push Big Builders to Start Homes

U.S. Pending Home Sales Rebound 4% in August as Lower Rates Lure Buyers

U.S. Pending Home Sales Dip in July as Contract Cancellations Hit Record

Trump Moves to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Owner‑Occupancy Allegations

Home Depot and Lowe’s Post Small Q2 Sales Gains as Store Visits Slide

Trump Administration Eyes Partial IPO of Fannie, Freddie as Merger Talks Gain Traction

Mortgage Rates Dip to 2025 Lows After Fed Hold and Weak Jobs Data

Trump Weighs Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac After 16 Years of Federal Control