Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, June 28. Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily stopped their states’ trigger laws, allowing abortion clinics there to remain open for now. The Jan. 6 panel scheduled a hearing for today to present “recently obtained evidence.” The bodies of at least 46 migrants were found in an abandoned trailer near San Antonio.
The Mortgage Note Reports
Abortion Access: At least four industry leaders will cover the travel expenses for employee abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Price Growth Softens: Annual home price appreciation dipped slightly in April, the first decline in months and a sign that the housing market is finally pumping the brakes.
Dodd Officially Takes Charge: Patrick Dodd has been named president and chief executive officer of CoreLogic after serving as its interim leader since January.
And in other mortgage and housing news…
Consumer Confidence: Consumer confidence fell in June following a decline in May, and now stands at its lowest level since February 2021.
Fighting The Housing Crisis: The CEO of the NHP Foundation, a non-profit affordable housing provider, discusses how business leaders can help solve the crisis.
Florida Housing: HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge will be stopping by Southern Florida this week to discuss its affordable housing crisis.
Slowdown Impact: Orders of home building construction materials, appliances, furniture, and decorations are declining as the housing market slows.
Elections To Watch: Here are the New York elections that could impact real estate.
Volume Summary: Freddie Mac released its May volume summary, with info on its mortgage-related portfolios, risk management, delinquencies, and other investments.