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Congress Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill as Cost of Living Surges

, and on June 23, 2026

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed 358-32 in the House, targeting manufactured home regulations, large investor restrictions, and a construction bottleneck years in the making.

Most Americans Couldn’t Pay a $400 Bill. Then Came a New Savings Account

and on June 23, 2026

Emergency savings accounts offered through employers are turning reluctant savers into retirement contributors — and 22 million Americans are now eligible for one.

America’s Housing: Unaffordable, Unavailable. Many of Us Are Giving Up

, and on June 17, 2026

A new Harvard report finds 22.7 million renter households are cost-burdened, new household formation has cratered to Great Recession levels, and existing home sales sit at three-decade lows.

If the Iran War Is Over, Will It Impact the Economy and Inflation?

and on June 15, 2026

Gas prices slipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since April, but economists warn it could take several quarters before supply chains normalize — and the bond market isn’t convinced inflation is fading yet.

Seller Beware? The Housing ‘Bidding War Era Is Over,’ Report Finds

and on June 13, 2026

A new Realtor.com analysis shows homes priced even slightly above market now sit unsold for weeks — and sellers who wait 18 weeks end up taking less than asking price.

Mortgage Delinquencies and Foreclosures Are Rising, a Worrisome Sign

and on June 9, 2026

Foreclosure inventory just hit a six-year high, and experts say the borrowers who stretched to buy homes in 2022 and beyond are falling behind the fastest.

US Added 172,000 Jobs in May. What It Means for the Economy.

, and on June 5, 2026

Employers added nearly twice as many jobs as analysts expected in May, and the wage growth could push the Fed toward a rate hike this fall.

The Rent Is So High, Even Suburbanites Are Taking Roommates

and on June 2, 2026

Half of U.S. renters are now cost-burdened, and adults in their 40s and 50s are the fastest-growing group turning to roommates to cut housing costs.

What’s a ‘G’-Shaped Economy and Are We in One?

and on May 30, 2026

Baby boomers holding $90 trillion in wealth are quietly bankrolling younger family members — and economists say that may be the only thing keeping consumer spending afloat.

‘Buy before You Sell’ Options Are Remaking Real Estate

and on May 28, 2026

New mortgage products from companies like Flyhomes and HomeLight let homeowners purchase and move into a new home before selling the old one — without qualifying for two mortgages at once.

Dodd-Frank Was Meant to Keep the Financial System Safe. Did It?

and on May 20, 2026

Barney Frank, who died this week, co-authored the landmark financial reform law — but insiders say industry lobbyists and the Trump administration have gutted much of it.

More Americans Tap Emergency Savings as Transportation Costs Surge

and on May 19, 2026

Emergency savings withdrawals for gas and car repairs jumped 35% year-over-year as rising transportation costs threaten households living paycheck to paycheck.

US 30-Year Bond Hits Nearly 20-Year High. What Does It Mean for You?

and on May 19, 2026

The 30-year Treasury yield just hit 5.2% — its highest since 2007 — and while it won’t spike your credit card rate directly, it’s quietly pressuring stocks and raising costs for taxpayers.

Lawmakers Float a Federal Gas Tax Holiday. Would It Work?

and on May 11, 2026

A proposed federal gas tax holiday would save drivers just 18 cents a gallon and add $12 billion to the deficit, analysts say.

US Rushes to Fill Global Oil Supply Gap as Exports Reach Record High

, and on May 6, 2026

For the first time in history, America became a net oil exporter in a single week — yet the national average gas price sits at $4.54 and may be headed toward a $5-a-gallon record.

More Americans Live With Family as Housing Costs Soar, Boomers Age

and on May 5, 2026

A new Realtor.com report counts 4 million multigenerational households — and the listings command prices 65% higher than standard homes, yet still sell just as fast.

Rent Now, Pay Later? The Housing Affordability Crisis Goes Fintech

and on May 3, 2026

Fintech companies are charging renters nearly $30 to borrow $600 for two weeks — costs consumer advocates say rival payday loans, with few federal guardrails to protect them.

Record-Low Consumer Sentiment Centers on Housing Crisis

and on May 1, 2026

A record 55% of Americans say their finances are getting worse, and housing — where property taxes are up 15% and insurance has jumped 70% — is the top culprit.

Are You Worse Off Financially Today? More Americans Say Yes. Here’s Why

, , , and on April 29, 2026

More than half of Americans say their finances are getting worse — matching gloomy levels last seen during the Great Recession — as gas, housing, and healthcare costs hit simultaneously.

Housing Costs Are Through the Roof. Escrow Shortages Are One Symptom

and on April 28, 2026

As many as 65% of homeowners now have an escrow shortage averaging $2,157, as property taxes and insurance costs surge to multi-year highs.

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