Trump Seeks Broad Push to Ease Soaring Home Costs
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Facing persistent high housing costs and political pressure, the Trump administration is weighing a broad set of federal options—ranging from boosting housing construction and easing mortgage fees to pressuring the Fed for rate cuts and nudging Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac to buy more bonds—though many proposals require congressional action and internal deliberations show splits about timing and impact.
Topics:business#economy#federal-reserve#housing-affordability#housing-construction#mortgage-costs#trump-administration
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