Trump Thinks About Selling Off Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — What That Means for Your Mortgage

Trump Thinks About Selling Off Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — What That Means for Your Mortgage

President Donald Trump has discussed the possibility of moving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac closer to private ownership again. That idea matters because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play a major role in the U.S. mortgage market. They help keep mortgage money flowing by buying loans from lenders and supporting the secondary mortgage market. If … Read more

Bar Brawl, Bullets, and a Mercedes: The Shocking Story of a Realtor’s Tragic Night Out

Bar Brawl, Bullets, and a Mercedes: The Shocking Story of a Realtor’s Tragic Night Out

What started as a simple night out turned into a nightmare. Texas real estate agent Ashlee Long, 28, was fatally shot in downtown Dallas after a confrontation sparked by a seemingly trivial incident—a brush against a passing Mercedes. Henry Long, Ashlee’s dad, said that the suspect allegedly responsible for her death deserves prison. (KDFW-TV) Here’s the … Read more

100-Year-Old Maryland Realtor Reveals Secrets to Success

100-Year-Old Maryland Realtor Reveals Secrets to Success

At 100 years old, Maryland’s Mary Wykes proves that age is just a number. Every day, she drives herself to work as an active real estate agent—a career she’s been thriving in since 1979. Born in the 1920s, Wykes left a federal government job at age 54 to pursue real estate. Inspired by her dairy … Read more

Will Trade Deals Make Mortgage Rates Drop? Here’s What You Need to Know!

Will Trade Deals Make Mortgage Rates Drop? Here's What You Need to Know!

Big news on mortgage rates! With the U.S. and China striking a 90-day truce on tariffs, everyone’s asking: Will mortgage rates go down? Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to understand. What’s Happening? Stocks are up, and bond yields are climbing after this trade deal news. While trade deals are great for … Read more

Mortgage and Refinance Rates Rise: Here’s What It Means for Your Next Home Purchase

Mortgage and Refinance Rates Rise: Here’s What It Means for Your Next Home Purchase

Thinking about buying or refinancing a home? With mortgage rates rising in response to the latest April jobs report, it’s more important than ever to lock in the right loan for your financial goals. At Trealtorr, we’ve got you covered with home loans and refinancing options designed to work for every kind of homebuyer. Today’s … Read more

Jumaane Williams Loses Brooklyn Home Over Nearly $1M Mortgage Debt

Jumaane Williams Loses Brooklyn Home Over Nearly $1M Mortgage Debt

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has lost his Brooklyn home to foreclosure after amassing nearly $1 million in mortgage debt. Williams, who earns a six-figure salary as public advocate, stopped paying on a $389,600 mortgage he took out in 2006 to fund a failed vegan sandwich shop in Park Slope. Court records show Williams ceased … Read more

Veterans Left Hanging: How the VA’s Mortgage Program Shutdown Is Hurting Thousands

Veterans Left Hanging: How the VA’s Mortgage Program Shutdown Is Hurting Thousands

Imagine risking your life for your country, only to find yourself fighting to save your home years later. That’s the grim reality for thousands of veterans across the U.S. as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) abruptly ends a key mortgage-rescue program. The move has left many veterans stranded with limited options and looming foreclosure. … Read more