Real Estate News 08/01/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

MPA Mag – “Fed reveals latest rate decision amid ongoing Trump-Powell firestorm“ (07-30-25)

“The central bank has faced huge pressure from the president to cut rates in recent weeks“

Yahoo Finance – “Trump tears into Powell as Fed hold rates but says ‘I hear’ cut coming in September” (07-31-2025)

“President Trump slammed Fed Chairman Jerome Powell multiple times throughout the day Wednesday in the lead-up to an announcement that rates would remain unchanged, but he said that a cut could be coming in the fall.”

NAHB – “Senate Panel Advances NAHB-Supported Housing Package“ (07-30-25)

“In a sign of NAHB’s successful efforts to make housing a top national priority, the Senate Banking Committee approved a major housing package on July 29 by a unanimous vote of 24-0.”

Scotsmanguide – “Annual home price growth slows to 2.3%: Case-Shiller“ (07-29-25)

“Seasonally adjusted home prices in May fell 0.3%, signaling ‘broad-based fatigue’”

Redfin  – “2025 Fast Facts: International Transactions in US Residential Real Estate” (07-29-2025)

“Highlights from the 2025 International Transactions in US Residential Real Estate Report: trends and comparisons, top destinations in the U.S. for foreign buyers, and top countries of origin. Read more about foreign buyers’ purchases of U.S. homes in the International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate report.”