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The Tax Change That Could Unlock the Housing Market in 2026

The Tax Change That Could Unlock the Housing Market in 2026

The Tax Change That Could Unlock the Housing Market in 2026Rich Flanery
Published on: 07/29/2026

The More Homes on the Market Act proposes doubling capital gains exclusions for home sellers. Here is what it could mean for homeowners and buyers in 2026.

Economic PolicyMortgage & Real Estate
What the New Housing Bill Means for Consumers in 2026

What the New Housing Bill Means for Consumers in 2026

What the New Housing Bill Means for Consumers in 2026Rich Flanery
Published on: 07/22/2026

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act targets supply, red tape, and manufactured housing. Here is what the new housing bill means for buyers in 2026.

Economic PolicyMortgage & Real Estate
Is a New Economic Paradigm Emerging in 2026?

Is a New Economic Paradigm Emerging in 2026?

Is a New Economic Paradigm Emerging in 2026?Rich Flanery
Published on: 06/04/2026

Six powerful forces from lower energy costs to AI productivity could reshape economic growth. Learn why the future may be better than headlines suggest.

Economic PolicyMarket Analysis
What Does Kevin Warsh's Task to Reset the Federal Reserve Mean?

What Does Kevin Warsh's Task to Reset the Federal Reserve Mean?

What Does Kevin Warsh's Task to Reset the Federal Reserve Mean?Rich Flanery
Published on: 05/27/2026

Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed Chairman with a mandate to modernize how the Fed analyzes data, manages policy, and rebuilds institutional credibility.

Economic Policy
How Do Rising Oil Prices Affect Mortgage Rates in 2026?

How Do Rising Oil Prices Affect Mortgage Rates in 2026?

How Do Rising Oil Prices Affect Mortgage Rates in 2026?Rich Flanery
Published on: 03/18/2026

Rising oil prices pushed mortgage rates higher off three-year lows. Learn how energy markets, inflation, and bonds connect to your mortgage rate.

Economic PolicyMortgage & Real Estate
What Does a Kevin Warsh Fed Mean for Mortgage Rates in 2026?

What Does a Kevin Warsh Fed Mean for Mortgage Rates in 2026?

What Does a Kevin Warsh Fed Mean for Mortgage Rates in 2026?Rich Flanery
Published on: 02/11/2026

Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination signals a shift from quantitative easing toward forward-looking policy. Learn what this means for interest rates and mortgages.

Economic PolicyMarket Analysis