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Hartford, Connecticut, topped Zillow's list of the hottest housing markets this year on the back of its nation-leading home-price appreciation forecast.

The ex-employee was accused of violating conflict of interest rules and submitting falsified documents for $1.7 million worth of loans in her six-month tenure.

Freddie Mac's investment in affordable housing increased by 17% in 2025 compared with the year prior, the government-sponsored entity said.

Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac extended days-long losing streaks amid mounting unease about the impact of President Donald Trump's policy moves on efforts to release the mortgage-finance giants from government control. 

A Community Home Lenders of America adds arguments against use of single bureau while another paper takes the position that the idea merits further study.

The notes are expected to pay coupons of 4.94% on notes in the A1FCF tranche, rated AAA from KBRA and Fitch Ratings, to 6.78% on the B1 notes.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman warned that labor market conditions could weaken further and said the central bank should avoid signaling a pause in monetary policy.

A consumer retreat contributed to the trend, which may be getting a closer look as the Trump administration weighs a ban on institutional purchases.

Confidence among US homebuilders unexpectedly fell in January, as costly sales incentives outweighed a recent boost from lower mortgage rates and the president's housing proposals.

NAHB's remodeling index finished at its highest mark in a year, with the current industry outlook standing in stark contrast to homebuilder sentiment.