Freddy Vazquez - Realtor

03/17/2026

President Trump signed a pair of executive orders aimed at increasing the U.S. housing supply and consumer access to mortgage credit.

One of the orders directs various federal agencies — including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) — to work together on reviewing and revising a number of regulations related to the permitting and construction of new homes.

A second order, among other things, seeks to expand the definition of qualified mortgages under the supervision of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); creates tailored capital requirements for all banks, including community banks; and modernizes the appraisal process by allowing for expanded use of AI-driven valuations.

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable.

03/17/2026

There are some exceptions to the bill's limits on institutional owners, such as allowing investors to buy homes needing serious renovation in order to bring them up to code, and allowing investors to own new homes constructed for renting, known as build-to-rent.

But investors would be required to sell those homes after seven years, with the renter having first dibs to purchase.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes.

01/23/2026

A little winter prep goes a long way. This checklist helps you protect your home from cold-weather issues before they start.

08/08/2025

The new law also makes permanent the suspension of the VA’s prohibition on buyer-paid real estate agent commissions.

The VA Loan Reform Act (H.R. 1815) officially became law today with President Trump’s signature, following passage in both chambers of Congress. The legislation introduces significant updates to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ mortgage servicing program and aims to address longstanding gaps ...