Real Estate News 07/17/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

MortgagePoint – “Senate Passes Bill to Assist Distressed Veteran Homeowners“ (07-16-25)

“The U.S. Senate has announced the passage of H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, a bill that establishes a permanent partial claims program within the VA Home Loan Program. “

Yahoo Finance – “June inflation data reaffirms Fed pause as tariff uncertainty grows” (07-16-2025)

“June’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report likely gives the Federal Reserve room to continue its wait-and-see approach to cutting rates amid uncertainty over how President Trump’s tariffs will impact inflation.”

MPA Mag – “Foreclosure red flags: Legal inquiries hit highest level since 2020“ (07-15-25)

“Foreclosure-related legal inquiries surged nearly 30% year over year in Q2 2025, signaling mounting financial pressure on US households amid persistent debt and growing inflation anxiety. ”

Redfin – “Nepo-Homebuyers: Aside from Paychecks, Family Money Is the Most Common Source of Young People’s Down Payments“ (07-14-25)

“Nearly one-quarter of Gen Zers and millennials who recently bought a home used either a cash gift from family or an inheritance to help fund their down payment, according to a recent Redfin-commissioned survey.”