Stephan Bisaha
Stories
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Congress and the White House are taking different paths to address housing prices
Both the Senate and President Trump have taken action recently to address the high cost of housing. But many different economic realities are colliding in the housing market.
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes.
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America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help
Developers are building more single-family houses for renting. That can lower prices for both renters and buyers.
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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
The average home loan rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Will that help thaw the frozen housing market?
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Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back
After the Supreme Court declared the emergency tariffs illegal, the refund process will be messy and will go to businesses first.
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Will American shoppers get a tariff refund?
Americans paid for tariffs. They shouldn't expect their money back.
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In a historic vote, Tennessee Volkswagen workers get their first union contract
Two years ago, the successful union drive at this plant was expected to spark victories throughout the South. But now, as members vote to make their contract official, momentum has fizzled.
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Want a mortgage for under 3% in 2026? Meet the 'assumable mortgage'
Low mortgage rates from the COVID era might still be attainable for homebuyers, if they find the right house and have the cash.
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At Davos, Trump calls for laws to make housing and credit cards more affordable
At Davos, President Trump called on Congress to pass two laws to help with housing affordability: a ban on large investors buying up houses, and a 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
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1 year into Trump's new term, an agency that protects your finances is 'hanging by a thread'
The Trump administration has ordered work stoppages and layoffs and has tried cutting off funding to effectively dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
