Existing homes are more expensive than new homes

Plus: CHLA proposes 1031-like tax break to help first-time homebuyers

Not so solid job market

Plus: Trigger-lead ban bill heads to President for signature

Fed holds rates steady but sees first double dissent in three decades

Plus: Judge orders HUD to resume allocation of fair housing funds

🏡 First-Time Buyers Are Getting Creative

Mortgage demand drops to lowest level since May

Plus: Anthony Hsieh reclaims CEO role at loanDepot

Senators warn FHFA on crypto in mortgages

Plus: Zillow updates home price forecast

New home sales rise in June on lower prices

Plus: Fannie Mae hit with discrimination lawsuit

🏠 International Buyers Are Back in the Market

Douglas Elliman is now in the mortgage business

Plus: Opendoor shares jump as traders flock to newest meme stock

FICO hits back, claims score 10 T crushes VantageScore 4.0

Plus: Top builders keep growing

Weekly mortgage demand plummets 10%

Plus: New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law

🏡 Owe the IRS? Still Buy a Home? Yep!