Real Estate News 11/12/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

CNBC – “Trump proposes 50-year mortgage, but some say homeowner savings would be minimal“ (11-10-25)

“President Donald Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage in a social media post. In response, Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, posted that they are “working on it,” and that it would be, “a complete game-changer.””

Realtor.com – “Mapped: Average Hourly Wage by State and How Much Home You Can Afford” (11-05-2025)

“Homebuyers’ earning power plays a major role in what they can afford—and depending on the region of the country they live in, the amount they make will factor into how much home they can buy.”

YahooFinance – “Affordability Improves Slightly for Veteran Homebuyers, But Most Homes Are Still Out of Reach” (11-10-25)

“Policy recissions and deep HUD staffing cuts jeopardize viability of fair housing laws”

NAR – “Housing Affordability Index“ (11-12–25)

“The Housing Affordability Index measures whether or not a typical family earns enough income to qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home at the national and regional levels based on the most recent price and income data.”

BusinessWire – “ICE Mortgage Monitor: Number of Highly Qualified Refinance Candidates Reaches 3.5-Year High Amid Easing Mortgage Rates” (11-10-2025)

“Lower mortgage rates are expanding refinance eligibility, especially among recent vintage borrowers”