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Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove

Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

President Trump made a surprise announcement on Saturday via a Truth Social posting where he floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage. In his post, Trump compared his advocacy for a 50-year mortgage to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s advocacy of a 30-year mortgage...
Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?

Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?

by Phil Hall | Aug 4, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Homeowners in California and Hawaii are the greatest potential beneficiaries from the elimination of the capital gains tax on home sales, according to a new data report from Redfin. The new report noted that California’s the median home value is $766,896 and the...
Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?

New Bill Seeks to End Federal Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence Sales

by Phil Hall | Jul 11, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has introduced the No Tax on Home Sales Act, which is designed to eliminate the federal capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences. Greene noted the IRS allows an exclusion of up to $250,000 ($500,000 for joint filers) in...

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