This little Gorilla looks like a Chimpanzee. However, it’s a baby Gorilla with a phenomenal personality and character. Extremely smart, kind, intr

Intelligent, and entertainment. Look at how he wants to please his fans at tge zoo. Extremely loving and very loveable. Watch this short video clip.

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Pam Bondi is the first woman Attorney General in Florida.

Pamela Jo Bondi (born November 17, 1965) is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician. A member of the Republican Party, she served as Florida attorney general from 2011 to 2019, the first woman elected to the office.

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Where can you legally depose dog feces? In the garbage bag for the garbageman to take? Where do dog kennels depose of dog feces?

GCA FORUMS HOUSING AND MORTGAGE NEWS for Wednesday, February 19th, 2025. President Donald Trump is going full steam ahead with uncovering what seems to be the largest fraud and corruption in the history of the United States with the help of Elon Musk and the new federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Elon Musk has been in charge of DOGE just for three weeks, and he has uncovered trillions of dollars of fraud, corruption, and blatant irresponsible spending that no doubt has been used to embezzle taxpayer funds. The fraud and corruption include paying millions of dead people social security checks and benefits. There are recipients for these stolen taxpayer funds. President Donald Trump said that the fraud Elon Musk discovered was not even 1.0% of what is coming. Potential hundreds of billions of dollars worth of fraud that Trump and Musk are expecting to reveal are from many federal giant agencies that can and will affect the housing and mortgage marketplace, which will affect homeowners and homebuyers. The agencies that affect the housing sector and mortgage markets in the United States include the Federal Reserve Board, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD, which is the parent of the Federal Housing Administration or FHA), the Department of Defense (the Pentagon), the Department of Veterans Administration, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA and USDA Loans). Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the United States Treasury, the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Health and Human Services, and countless other federal agencies and third-party contractors. Another important issue that affects homeowners and homebuyers is property taxes. There are many talks and debates concerning the legality and legitimacy of property taxes on single-family homes. Many homeowners, especially the elderly, President Trump is thinking of abolishing the IRS, federal income taxes, and property taxes. President Trump is also thinking about giving the American people a stimulus check from the fraud that was committed. This is a developing story from GCA FORUMS NEWS. With the abolishment of the Federal Reserve Board, interest rates is going to drop and inflation will get back to normal because the Federal Reserve Board can no longer print U.S. Currency and the dollar will be backed by Gold and Silver.

GCA FORUMS Housing and Mortgage News-Weekend Edition Saturday, February 15, 2025: I this GCA Forums Housing and Mortgage and Mortgage News, we will be covering the likelihood of dropping mortgage rates, the affordability of buying a new home, The Federal Reserve Board News on interest rates, the yield on the 10-year U.S. treasuries, home prices throughout the United States, Elon Musk’s DOGE plans on auditing and potentially abolishing the Federal Reserve Board, the Internal Revenue Service, and the CFPB, the privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the likelihood of a potential real estate and financial crash worse than the 2008 financial crisis, the soaring rate of inflation, the unemployment numbers, the consumer pricing index, the U.S. economy, going back to the gold and silver standard, how the deportation of millions of illegal migrants impact the housing and mortgage markets, inventory versus housing demand of single-family homes, and how DOGE’s plan of auditing federal agency has the impact of the housing and mortgage markets. If you can input your opinion, data, and forecast of the national housing and mortgage news, it would greatly appreciated.

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GCA FORUMS DAILY NEWS: National Headlines News Update for Friday, February 14th, 2025: President Donald Trump is on the national spotlight every minute of the hour, seven days a week since taking office on January 20th, 2025. Right next to President Donald Trump’s grand plan on Making America Great Again is rising star and fraud fighter “superhero” Elon Musk and his piloting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE, under the leadership and management of Elon Musk, has discovered trillions of dollars in fraud. The fraud discovered by Elon Musk’s DOGE is trillions of dollars in taxpayer funds have been used to enrich large corporations, government agencies, and politicians at all levels (federal, county, and local), foreign countries such as Ukraine, China, and third-world countries with nothing to do with the United States, as well as non-essential causes that have absolutely no benefit to America and the American people. Hundreds of millions in aid sent to foreign countries is said to have never reached the country; they never got it. Where did the money go? Fraud in government is substantially exponentially higher than ever expected. At a press conference at the White House, with President Donald Trump at his side, Elon Musk said the trillions of fraud discovered in less than one week are the tip of the iceberg. Musk said DOGE has not even started the real in-depth fraud investigation. The federal government, under the control of the Democrat Congress and Senate and Democrat President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, has turned the federal agencies under the helm of the Federal Reserve Board and the Internal Revenue Service, developed, created, and launched the United States of America into a gigantic candy jar to enrich themselves, families, friends, and allies into an endless lifetime money printing press with nobody to watch, question, or stop them. How can Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi have a net worth of $80 million on a $174,000 salary from the federal government? How can Barack and Michelle Obama have a net worth of $100 million when they were literally flat broke when Barack Hussein Obama became elected president? Same scenario with William Jefferson Clinton and Hillary Clinton, as well as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The fraud audit started with USAID and will expand from there to the U.S. Department of Education. President Trump wants to see the abolishment of the Federal Reserve Board, the Internal Revenue Service, and the CFPB. Elon Musk said he likes to see DOGE audit every single federal agency in the United States government and take a second look at what each agency does and to what benefit the agency has to America and the American people. It will then be decided on a complete restructure or reorganization if need be, or the agency will get abolished forever. While DOGE is coming up with fraud after fraud, scam after scam, Democrat members of Congress and the liberal media were going crazy and losing their minds, criticizing President Donald Trump, Republicans, Elon Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency. It is extremely alarming how rampant fraud is. This is not even the start. Just a needle in a haystack. Hundreds of trillions of dollars of fraud will get discovered, tens of thousands of people and heads of corporations and government agencies will get indicted, arrested, tried, convicted, and sent to prison for a long time. The buck does not stop at the federal government level. Fraud is most likely more widespread at the state, county, and city levels as well. In today’s GCA Forums Headline News, we will cover the widespread fraud in federal government agencies, politicians, and the extent of fraud that exists in the United States, as well as how bad the Federal Reserve Board and the Internal Revenue Service have taken advantage and defrauded America and the American consumer. This post on fraud in America on Great Content Authority Forums is a developing story. We will continue to cover this topic daily and update our viewers at GCA FORUMS NEWS.

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Former President Barack Obama used to be a rising star. However, Barack Obama is pretty much a nobody. Obama has a huge ego and thinks his endorsement of Kamala Harris would guarantee Kamala Harris a victorious landslide 2024 Presidential win. Unfortunately, Obama made his endorsement and presence worse than better. Obama had the nerve to say that black brothers needs to vote for Kamala Harris or they ain’t black. The arrogance of Barack Obama backfired on him

Barack Obama thinks he is more important than he is and many Americans have zero respect for this arrogant incompetent former President. Here’s a video about Barack Obama.

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In today’s GCA Forums Headline News for Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, we will cover the latest update on the progress President Donald Trump is making. Elon Musk, the appointed head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is making great progress in the one week he officially started as head of DOGE. Elon Musk discovered hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars that are unaccountable for. Elon Musk questioned whether the missing funds were laundered or misappropriated. Musk also questioned how an elected official can make $174,000 per year and have a net worth of $20 million. Were they savvy investors? Was it a book deal? Was it family inheritance? Or was it fraud? The one’s who scream the loudest are the one’s that have something to hide. President Donald Trump pardoned former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and is considering offering Blagojevich the job of becoming the United States Ambassador to Serbia. Tom Homan and Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem are aggressively working on hunting down illegal immigrants and starting deportation procedures. Trump is working on tariffs for China, Canada, and Mexico. Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi has cut off funding to sanctuary cities and states. President Donald Trump is directing Elon Musk to do a full audit of the Federal Reserve Board to determine the amount of money the Feds are siphoning from U.S. taxpayers. Bondi is suing mayors and governors of sanctuary cities and states. There was talk that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro headed President Donald Trump’s assassination attempt. New York City Mayor Eric Adams had all of his federal charges dismissed under the directive of the Trump Administration. Chicago and 25 states are expected to get a snowstorm, including bitter cold and treacherous driving conditions. Inflation numbers are still high, as are interest rates. Prices of gold and silver per ounce are hitting all-time highs again. Great Content Authority Forums Headline News will update GCA FORUMS NEWS articles as new development get updated.

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I have always liked former governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois. However, I think Blagojevich got a bad rap. Barack Hussain Obama is one evil 😈 😳 🤣 son of a bitch crook who had a lot to do with throwing Rod Blagojevich under the bus. After 8 years in the federal penitentiary in Colorado former president Donald Trump pardoned Rod Blagojevich. Obama initiated the demise of Rod Blagojevich. Obama needs to go to HELL.

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Hello, I’d like to start a series of posts about my travels around Thailand. Over the last three years, I’ve been back and forth quite a bit to visit my (now) wife’s family and friends, and during that time, I’ve gotten to see a surprising amount of the country.

One fun fact: I actually got married in Thailand at the end of 2024. Coordinating a wedding abroad was a challenge, but it turned out to be an unforgettable experience—plus, it gave me the perfect reason to keep exploring all the different sides of Thailand.

I’ve spent time in all sorts of places, from lively city centers to quiet temples and scenic coastlines. Each region has its own vibe, culture, and must-see spots. I’ve included a few photos here to give you a quick taste of what Thailand has to offer, and I’ll share more (along with travel tips and stories) when I delve into each location in future posts.

Feel free to jump in with your own stories, tips, or favorite memories from Thailand. I’d love to hear about your experiences, too!

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I had rodents, probably squirrels bust out a hole in the attic area of my house 🏠 and call my attic their home. Like squatters and illegal immigrants. To compound the problem, i have woodpeckers puncturing holes in and around the same area. My house needs a lot of renovation and right now, I am going to get my good friend Dejan Ivenovic (Dan) patch it up where I am more worried about safety rather than cosmetics. In the spring, we can do it the right way.

I have a first mortgage with a 3% mortgage rate. I need to do a lot of renovations to my house, both exterior and interior. How can I get a renovation loan at a low rate where it can be interest only. I would want a drive by appraisal versus a full appraisal. What credit score do you need and what are the rate and term?

Mortgage-Housing and Real Estate News for Wednesday January 22nd 2025: Mortgage-Housing and Real Estate News for Wednesday January 22nd 2025:

How Trump’s Policies Immediately Affected Real Estate & Mortgages

GCA FORUMS NEWS UPDATE for Wednesday January 22nd 2025 on the Daily Mortgage, Housing, and Real Estate News for our viewers and members of our online community: Great Content Authority Forums Mortgage and Housing News: Daily National Comprehensive Overview of Mortgage and Real Estate News with special emphasis on business news, interest rates, forecast of mortgage rates, housing forecasts, new construction data, how builders forecast housing market, states with mass exodus of residents and businesses, consumer confidence, auto market and auto financing, auto repossession rates, consumer price index, employment numbers and job forecast, national economy, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and investment news. Seems Donald Trump is acting fast with pardons, executive orders, turning Tik-Tok back on, and suspending top secret clearances for those who betrayed the U.S. Constitution. What benefit has President Trump done to the Real Estate and Mortgage sector? Will Trump do something with promoting housing market and lowering mortgage rates? Viewers and members of GCA FORUMS NEWS are welcomed to view and participate on GCA FORUMS NEWS National Daily News Summary and participate asking questions and volunteer news information that may interest viewers for Wednesday January 22nd, 2025.

GCA Forums News Update: Mortgage, Housing, and Real Estate News

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The Trans effect: President Trump’s Impact on Mortgages and Real Estate

Over the last couple of months, President Donald Trump’s new executive policies have started taking effect, especially within the real estate and mortgage market. Significant changes include the following:

Housing Affordability and Mortgage Rates

As soon as President Trump assumed office, he issued executive orders to curb the inflation, focusing primarily on housing and energy costs. His new policies could improve consumer prices in these sectors. Nevertheless, market experts believe these changes may take some time to produce effective results.

The Potential Shift Towards the Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Recent moves by Trump signaling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac privatization will significantly change mortgage lending and the entire housing sector. With Trump unveiling plans to appoint Bill Pulte as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), there will be greater control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Modification of Regulations within the Housing Sector

This policy is especially effective when the administration changes. However, uncertainty will prevail, especially under the new administration and its policies. Foldering pending regulations may influence policies focusing on affordability and housing supply.

Dynamics of the Luxury Real Estate Market Are Changing

Activity in the luxury real estate sector, particularly in Washington D.C., has intensified since the inauguration. Prominent deals, including Howard Lutnick’s purchase of Bret Baier’s Mansion for 25 million dollars, illustrate the elevated demand for high-end real estate properties. These changes are characteristic of a more general “Hamptons-ification” of the country’s capital, where rich people want to be strategically located at the center of political power.

Economic Indicators for The New Administration and Housing Market Projections

Consumer and Employment Concerns:

• Consumer confidence is expected to surge due to the administration’s focus on deregulation and economic stimulation.
• However, the impact on job and employment figures is uncertain while policies are implemented.

Automotive Market And Loans

• However, specific policy details regarding the automotive market have not yet been released.
• The expected deregulation could affect financial aid for car purchase or leasing and repossession of financed vehicles.
• Stakeholders should keep an eye out for further announcements.

Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Trends

• The dissolution of regulations, newly introduced deregulations.
• A trade-friendly economic boost will directly impact bankruptcy and foreclosure rates.
• Regular scrutiny of the indicators is critical to understanding how the new administration affects the economy.
• Donald Trump’s first moves indicate that he is focused on deregulation and stimulating the economy, which could impact the real estate and mortgage industries.
• Some actions are meant to cut expenses and increase affordability.
• However, the immediate outcomes might be minimal, and the sustained results are still ambiguous.
• Stakeholders should be alert, informed, and flexible about policy changes.

GCA Forums News works around the clock to ensure that every piece of news pertaining to mortgages, housing, and other real estate ventures is captured and disseminated. Check out our forum for deep dives and daily updates.

GCA Forums News Update: Mortgage, Housing, and Real Estate News for Wednesday, January 22nd 2025

• This discussion was modified 1 month, 2 weeks ago by  Gustan Cho.

Comprehensive National Daily Headline News GCA Forums Headline News for Wednesday, January 22nd 2025, with a special detailed update of President Donald Trump’s plans on helping America to be great again. GCA FORUMS Headline News reports daily comprehensive national headline news everyday and has a weekend edition.

Need to know in great detail about Trump abolishing the IRS and creating the External Revenue Service, tariffs, and the 11 democrat states that is suing President Trump on deporting illegal migrants. Also updates on corruption prosecution, who Attorney General Pam Bondi will go after, changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of American and changing the name of the Panama Canal to the American Canal, Inflation, Interest Rates, Business News, Banking News, any developments and update on the California Pacific Palisades Fire, Unemployment, Economy, Bankruptcy, and Politics. Life is celebrated when folks get a fresh start. Also, the progress of Border Czar Tom Homan and Ice Agents targeting Blue Cities like Chicago, New York, Denver, California, and dozens of others in making mass arrests of illegal migrants and deporting them. Need to know Trump’s lawsuit against the mainstream media, where the mainstream media is suing that Trump cannot sue them but it was ruled that Trump can. National Headline News: For Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.

Headlines for GCA Forums National News

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Policies and Initiatives from the Trump Presidency

Make America Great Again

Elimination of the IRS Alongside the Establishment of the External Revenue Service

According to Donald Trump, the president intends to set up an “External Revenue Service” (ERS) to target the collection of tariffs and revenue from external countries and bodies. This falls under the president’s wider plan to reorganize the tax system and lessen dependence on domestic income tax. While there is a plan to shift focus to external revenue, it remains unconfirmed whether or not the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be entirely dismantled. No proposals have yet been made on how the ERS will operate regarding the existing tax structures.

Tax Regulations

In alignment with his “America First” strategy, President Trump has enacted executive orders that establish new limits on imports from countries that already have trade surpluses with the United States. The government claims these actions will help protect the local industries and foster employment growth. However, critics are concerned that this could lead to a trade war and increased prices for citizens.

Claims Faced By States about Immigrants’ Policies

A group of 11 states, which are largely democratic, have sued the Trump Administration, targeting the immigration policies that involve executive enforcement and deportation.

The states claim that the federal government’s actions are unconstitutional and infringe on their rights. On the other hand, the administration argues that these actions are vital in ensuring the safety of the national interest and enforcing the law.

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Anti-Corruption Strategy

After being appointed, Attorney General Pam Bondi said that she would devote resources to fighting corruption across the diverse strata of government. At her confirmation hearing, Bondi clarified that she wished to improve citizens’ reputation and trust in government services. While specific details regarding the people or agencies being targeted in future investigations have not been revealed, Bondi has boldly pledged that inappropriate partisanship will not influence her office.

Changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico and Panama Canal

In the United States, President Trump has issued an executive order changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, claiming that the name cites its importance to the country. In reply, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, stated that “as far as Mexico and the rest of the world is concerned, it will continue to be known as the Gulf of Mexico.” In addition, President Trump has shown a willingness to take back control of the Panama Canal, raising eyebrows and causing problems among the Panamanian government.

Key Economic Statistics

Inflation and Interest Rates

• According to the US Federal Reserve, the inflation rate has increased.
• They suspect it is due to recent diplomatic tariffs and supply chain changes.
• This has triggered the Fed to consider taking action.
• The Fed is planning to increase interest rates for the second time to ensure the economy does not overheat.

Analysts have predicted that consumers may buy imported goods at a higher price in the upcoming months.

Business and Banking News

Every significant stakeholder changes their forecasts to align with the new administration’s moves. Due to the new political party’s trade and regulatory policy uncertainty, the banking industry is in a mixed sentiment phase. Firms that are part of the global supply chains are especially sensitive to the changes in tariff policies.

California Pacific Palisades Fire Update

The Pacific Palisades region in California is still recovering from its recent fires. The firefighters have managed to control the flames in their entirety, and residents are now starting to come back and estimate the level of destruction. Investigative procedures are still being conducted to understand what caused the fire. Preliminary findings suggest that the fire was started accidentally.

Employment and Economy

Unemployment Rates

The Department of Labor has reported a marginal decline in unemployment due to the growth in industrial and civil engineering recruitment. Economists have warned that it will take some time before the impacts of new trade regulations are truly felt on employment, which they expect will be over the next several quarters.

Bankruptcies

There has been a marked increase in bankruptcies filed by smaller and medium-sized businesses, especially those that depend heavily on imported goods. The government is considering assisting these businesses by giving them tax breaks or showing them how to secure loans at lower interest rates.

Political Changes

Border Control and Immigration

Tom Homan, the Border Czar, claims that on the first day of President Trump’s term, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 308 people. These attempts are made to enhance enforcement and arrest those who possess criminal records. Homan also claims that such operations have to be conducted in all areas of the country, including sanctuary cities, for the greater good of public safety.

Media Coverage Solicitors

Trump’s new lawsuits against media claims always raise suspicions of biased reporting. His further actions gained some popularity because media organizations that he dominated have sued him for defamation. Some of the latest ripped age has supported such lawsuits, so now he will have to prove just how much freedom of the press one has without suffering any consequences for it.

Headlines in GCA Forums promise to cover all new information on important events occurring in the country, so do not forget to check our forum regularly to participate more actively in the debate.

Many of us take our dogs for granted. Here is a documentary about the domestication of our beloved four legged furry best friends.

Raw and never succumbing to sentimentality or anthropomorphism. There is no music track to manipulate your feelings, instead only natural sounds recorded on location giving you a real sense of where you are. When the human characters speak, what they say is not translated or subtitled, allowing the viewers to observe how the dogs relate to human beings through understanding our gesture and tone rather than words. From the sheep dogs of Sardinia, to the strays fighting for survival on the streets of Bucharest, a filmmaker immerses himself in the daily lives of dogs.

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This song was written by Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange around a piece of film music by composer Michael Kamen. This trio of songwriters, went on to have 3 number one records during the 1990’s. Sadly Kamen died of multiple sclerosis in 2003, Adams says “Losing Michael was like losing a brother, and I think of him every time I sing this song.”
This video was filmed in Miami, Florida 1992, directed by Andy Morahan.

Lyric:
Look into my eyes – you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart – search your soul
And when you find me there you’ll search no more
Don’t tell me it’s not worth tryin’ for
You can’t tell me it’s not worth dyin’ for
You know it’s true
Everything I do – I do it for you
Look into my heart – you will FIND
There’s nothin’ there to hide
Take me as I am – take my life
I would give it ALL I would sacrifice
Don’t tell me it’s not worth fightin’ for
I can’t help it there’s nothin’ I want more
Ya know it’s true
Everything I do – I do it for you
There’s no love – like your love
And no other – could give more love
There’s nowhere – unless you’re there
All the time – all the way
Don’t tell me it’s not worth tryin’ for
I can’t help it there’s nothin’ I want more
I would fight for you – I’d lie for you
Walk the wire for you – Ya I’d die for you
Ya know it’s true
Everything I do – I do it for you
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Mortgage-Housing and Real Estate News for Friday, January 24th, 2025: The real estate and housing market is deteriorating. There is a hypersupply of homes by home builders. Mortgage rates are still at historic highs, there is hypersupply, which means more inventory by home builders than demand by home buyers, especially in Texas and Florida, property taxes are increasing due to the assessor’s office of counties throughout the United States inflating assessment values, and home prices are dropping in the southeast, south, and eastern and western states. It is a homebuyer’s market when it comes to new construction homes. The median income of workers in the United States has barely gone up, but everything else around you, including homes, has skyrocketed. Homeowners insurance, property taxes, home prices, and homeowners association premiums have all skyrocketed. President Donald Trump has been asked this week about mortgage rates, and he replied that rates will drop. The journalist asked if Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell will adhere to his request of dropping rates. President Donald Trump said that the Fed Chairman, Jerome Powell, will listen to him no problem. We all believe in President Donald Trump. He does what he says, and he says what he does. In the meantime, new home builders are slashing prices like never before in history. Here is a more comprehensive mortgage-housing-business-and real estate news update for GCA Forums Daily Mortgage and Housing News. Viewers of GCA Forums News are welcomed to post, reply, and comment on our Daily GCA Forums News Sections as well as GCA Forums News Weekend Edition:

GCA Forums: Complete Mortgage, Housing, and Real Estate News Update for Friday, January 24, 2025Market Summary

The latest US housing report shows a multifaceted landscape. Home values are constantly shifting; there is a clear sector imbalance of housing supply and demand, and mortgage rates are peaking at the highest level they have ever been.

Mortgage Rates

January of this year shows that an average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is ready to meet buyers at 7%, and this number doesn’t seem to be going down anytime soon. This high rate continues to challenge affordability for many prospective homebuyers.

Housing Inventory and Market Dynamics

National Shortage:

• Even when it feels like there is an oversupply of houses in certain areas, the United States anticipates a shortage of over 4.5 million homes.
• This shortfall is mainly the result of regulatory hurdles and stagnation in new home creation activity after the Great Recession.

Regional Shifts:

• Texas and Florida: Builders and developers observe overwhelming demand in these states.
• As such, they can sell newly constructed homes, even at inflated prices.
• The existing inventory is being updated through new constructions that help to meet the demand.

Southeast and Coastal States:

On the other hand, these regions south of the Midwest, including Eastern and Western coastal states and the Southeast, are witnessing a drop in home value, positively impacting the buyer-friendly market.

Homeownership Costs and Property Taxes

All over the country, homeowners are struggling with increased property taxes, which stem from high mitigation valuations from county assessor offices. Furthermore, elements of homeownership costs like insurance and homeowners association dues have also increased, leading to less disposable income for households.

Presidential Remarks on Interest Rates

President Donald Trump has openly expressed his support for decreasing interest rates. He is confident that the Federal Reserve will follow through on its promises. The Federal Reserve functions independently. Therefore, changes to these active interest rates will stem from other economic circumstances.

Market Responses and Homebuilder Strategies

Major homebuilders have adapted the way they operate in response to these adverse market conditions:

D.R. Horton:

• The largest homebuilder company in the US performed better than expected in the first quarter, knowing the marketing class they catered to for lower-grade houses by offering increased credit term length and MasterCard rate filters for ordering lower-grade houses.

Lennar Corp.:

• Lennar is also shifting its focus to offering more seller incentives and building more economically to remain competitive.

Market Outlook

According to industry specialists, home sales will grow marginally during 2025, driven by the robust job market and rise in housing inventory. However, stubbornly high mortgage rates and increasing costs associated with homeownership are likely to remain a problem for buyers and sellers alike. All stakeholders should monitor policies and market developments as the year progresses.

GCA Forums News for January 24, 2025: New Changes in the United States Housing Market

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Mortgage and Real Estate News Weekend Edition from Monday, January 21st, through Saturday, 25th, 2025. This past week has been a very busy historic week with the Inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. President Trump did not waste any time and got working starting day one. President Donald Trump does what he says and says what he does. He visited the ravaged areas of North Carolina and California, surveying the disaster area. He pledged to get rid of FEMA and give the money straight to the states to help rebuild the hurricane-ravaged area in North Carolina and the wildfire-ravaged area in Southern California. President Trump said that mortgage rates will go down because the Federal Reserve Board will listen to him. Trump promised he will promise to the American people that homes will be within an affordable range. The housing market will stabilize and get out of being in the super-hyper-surplus state. We will see what happens in the coming days, weeks, and months.

Here’s a summary of the Mortgage and Real Estate News Weekend Edition from January 21 to January 25, 2025, based on your reports:

It’s shocking how they wrote and presented work and claimed it to be theirs. The amount of plagiarism used here is baffling and comes off as unprofessional.

Developments in Mortgage and Real Estate Trump and Vance Inauguration Ceremony

It is a known fact that Trump and Vance dragged

The United States of America is in so much debt that it will take ages to recover from it. When taking office, they utilized pre-existing policies to tackle the debt in the most basic manner possible. They further pledged to curb issues such as anger management and housing discrimination.

Presidential Tours and Catastrophic Relief Support

North Carolina

Trump and Melania appeared in the regions most affected by hurricane destruction. Trump further pledged to shift emergency aid funding by dissolving FEMA and transferring all the funds to state governments for lower-level reallocation.

Southern California

• The President appeared in poorly treated wildfire areas and provided them with empty promises, claiming he’d give out federal funds for reconstruction.
• The lingering issue of mudslides and toxic waste flow due to flooding makes the situation dicey.

Affordability of Housing and the Stabilization of the Market

• Trump made a statement pledging to curb the housing market in any condition, allow families to purchase houses without worry, and adjust his so-called “super hyper surplus state.”
• The challenge of high home prices and low availability makes this problem one of the most accurate.
• In his remarks, he predicted a fall in mortgage rates, claiming he could control the Federal Reserve Board.
• However, no means or measures to reach this objective have been provided.

Concentration on Tips Aid And Federal Aid

Trump’s plan to transfer FEMA disaster relief funding to states is part of his broader scheme to encourage more decentralization. While the proposal has captured a good deal of media attention, both its proponents and opponents are speculating how states will assume the burden of responsibility and whether this will make the rebuilding process more efficient.

Analysis Of The Housing Market Trends

Policies to promote housing affordability combined with other considerations for change in the management of money may influence mortgage rates and the desire of borrowers to purchase homes in the next few months readily or profoundly.

Moreover, analysts project that if demand for housing becomes more moderate and inventory is more readily available, then home prices will theoretically reach a new stable level.

What Comes After

The next few weeks should bring greater precision on Trump as decisions on his housing policies become clearer to the public. Concerns to the real estate sector will be directed toward those issues, including:

• Actions taken by the Federal Reserve Board concerning the level of interest rates.
• Actions undertaken by the states concerning the proposed amendments to FEMA.
• Changes in legislation concerning aid for the affordability of housing.

Remember to subscribe to GCA Forums News so you don’t miss these updates as they happen.

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Homes prices in Sarasota Florida is expected to tank in 2024. This year is an election year and many homebuyers are jittery during a turbulent election year. Lower interest rate is forecasted in the later half of the year. Home prices are forecasted to plummet 40% or more in Sarasota County Florida. Average price of homes in Sarasota Florida is $535,000 for single family homes. Condos are priced in the low $500,000 median price range.

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How Large Do German Shepherd Dogs Get? Can you please detail the size of males and female German Shepherds on how large they get compared to their age? For example, a chart how much a male German Shepherd dog weighs at three months, six months, nine months, twelve months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months, 36 months. The same with female German Shepherd dogs. How much does a female German Shepherd dog weigh at three months, six months, nine months, twelve months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months, 36 months. When is a German Shepherd dog fully grown and when do they reach full maturity level? Thank you in advance.

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GCA Forums News

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GCA FORUMS News, which provides a comprehensive overview of key daily news events, will benefit a large percentage of our viewers and members.

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Value of Silver will outpace Value of Gold as precious metals skyrocket. Silver trade in a thin market. Plus Silver has investment Value as well as practical industrial Value. In 2011 Value of Silver doubled to $45 per ounce. Trading of Silver opened higher today. Start stacking Silver today.

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Breaking News from Perry, Indiana. Tyson Foods fires American workers and hires migrant workers. Recently, there have been rumors that Tyson Foods has fired American employees in Perry, Indiana, and replaced them with migrant labor. Such claims lack evidence and take a situation out of context.

Clarification of Events:

The company stated specific business reasons for the closure and encouraged affected employees to apply for other positions within Tyson Foods. Perry, Iowa Plant Closure: Tyson Foods announced in March 2024 the shutdown of its pork processing plant in Perry, Iowa, leading to the layoff of around 1,200 workers. Misinformation on Hiring Practices:

After the factory shut down, speculation went viral, alleging that Tyson would employ 52 thousand immigrants to replace those who lost their jobs. The company has repeatedly denied these claims, saying it has no plan to recruit them and that every worker must be legally authorized to work in America.

Tyson Foods’ Employment Policies:

Tyson Foods says, “We would like to make it clear once again that we only hire people with the legal right to work in this country.” The company has established strong hiring guidelines to ensure adherence to employment laws and participates in government schemes such as the IMAGE (Mutual Agreement between Government and Employees) program and E-Verify.

Tyson’s Commitment to Employing Refugees: In 2022, Tyson committed to hiring approximately 2,500 refugees over three years in partnership with Tent Partnership for Refugees.

This initiative differs from the layoffs in Perry, Iowa, as these individuals have work permits.

Current Status in Perry, Indiana:

No Reported Layoffs or Replacements: According to credible reports, Tyson Foods has not laid off any local American workers in Perry, Indiana, and replaced them with migrant laborers. However, confusion may arise based on what happened in Perry, Iowa, and misinformation afterward.

Unfounded Claims of Firing Americans and Hiring Migrants by Tyson Food Industries Inc

The company imposes strict recruitment strategies to verify the legality of each employee’s employment documents within U.S. boundaries. Instead of rumors, reliable sources should be used to provide information.

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California Governor Caught Plotting Against Trump to Use Tax Dollars Inappropriately. With only 2 weeks to go before Former President Donald Trump takes office, blue state governors are gearing up for how to go to battle over Trump’s immigration policies, that is the number one item on these big state agendas. Why are they so concerned with Trump’s plan to remove the criminal illegal migrants from their states? Why are they coming out publicly opposing Tom Homan, Trump’s new border czar? Well we may have some answers after an internal memo was leaked to politico from an insider on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s team, from his office. Detailing how Gavin Newsom plans to fight Donald Trump’s mass deportations, and using tax dollars to do it!

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The City of Chicago has a major budget deficit. Chicago is outspending Los Angeles, New York, and other major big cities

What Chicago needs is an office of government efficiency. Get rid of Incompetent Mayor Brandon Johnson and other leaders without a clue

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Headline News For Monday December 30th 2024

On December 30, of the year 2024, a variety of noteworthy changes have taken place within the spheres of business and politics:

Business

Wall Street Performance:

• The stock markets of the United States fell on December 30, with all three benchmarks completing lower in value than the previous day.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 418.48 points. The S&P 500 was down 63.90.
• The Nasdaq Composite was down 235.25 points.
• The decline is concerning.
• However, when viewed annually, the performance remains respectable, with the Nasdaq around 30%, the S&P 500 over 24%, and the Dow rising slightly over 13%.

Rising Treasury Yields

Yields on the Treasury have become a problem in this longer-term bull market. According to recent reports, the current 10-year treasury yield has been at its highest for the past seven months. There are concerns about how that might impact the equity markets. A hint that yield than usual may drive the stocks ward over time.

Trump Administration’s Impact on Wall Street

To no one’s surprise, the trump presidency is changing the policies meant to govern Wall Street and is bound to have a larger impact. Joe Biden’s administration is hoping to achieve a plethora of changes. The anticipated changes would make it easier for banks to abide by capital requirements, enable mergers and acquisitions, and support the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors. The policy shift will likely be business-oriented, and regulators will be less ruled out.

Politics

US Avails from Government Shutdown:

• The likelihood of a government shutdown was narrowly prevented when Congress approved an extension of current expenditure.
• This bipartisan approach extends the resolution of continuing to March 14, 2025.
• It has also provided for disaster management and extensions of other programs.
• Several conservative groups opposed the proposal, but it was eventually approved, averting a shutdown.

International Trade Worries

Donald Trump’s proposals regarding tariffs and taxes on imports from Mexico, Canada, China, et al. are generating fears of potentially adverse effects on the economy worldwide during the decade. In this way, the further increase of prices combined with trade restrictions and other economic factors could hamper stability in the international economy.

Economic activities of China

In December, the Chinese economy was expected to grow slower but more stable, as the manufacturing industry anticipates modest growth for the third month. However, a set of US tariffs could disturb this momentum.

Notable Passings

Commemoration of United States President Jimmy Carter:

The 100-year-old Jimmy Carter, president between 1977 and 1981, was also active in humanitarian services after his presidency through involvement in Habitat for Humanity construction and solving international conflict, earning him a Nobel Peace Prize.

Sports

Jayden Daniels Receives Great Training From Commanders Coaches:

• Interestingly, This story starts with Jayden Daniels, the Commander’s first drafted player.
• However, this decision still left me curious.
• Daniels made a remarkable contribution to the team’s performance, helping them secure a record of 11 wins and five losses. This was achieved through a team effort.
• Furthermore, under the right guidance from the Kansas State Line Coach (Daniel’s “country boy attitude” was so amusing.
• Imagine a dash of Denver and Daniels in cowboy boots). He took the field and delivered the right punches.

Oh, the beauty of digital convergence. At the end of the year, these events perfectly illustrate the fluidity of the modern business and political environment.

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These are the breaking stories from across the country on December 26, 2024:

Scandal at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Yuletide roaster dropped at the Jew, who was over kerfuffle and going down on Christmas Eve.

There were three shootings and one stabbing. The primary persons involved were the suspect, an adult male, and a girl aged 0-16. They were assisted by the parties that sat at the third-level restaurant in Terminal 4. Weapons were recovered on-site, along with some. Activities at the airport were temporarily suspended, but ordering assistance has resumed.

Updates on the Stock Market

It was noted that US stock indicators have decreased compared to After Christmas Eve’s tech stock rally. The Nasdaq, S and P 500, and Dow Jones futures dropped approximately 0.3%. Oil prices saw a slight increase, whilst Bitcoin fell by three. Besides, TW regulators disqualified Uber’s attempt to purchase Food Panda for nearly $950 million due to the competition it could generate.

What to Expect in 2025

In 2025, powerful technological changes are anticipated to alter people’s lives. Working alongside other Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements, a category of autonomous “agents” will meld in, performing actions like ordering food or booking travel tickets. New devices, like a smart home display that Apple is set to release alongside Meta’s smart glasses, will also be available.

Moreover, improvements in climate prediction through AI solutions such as the Google Gen Cast program are also expected to be achieved.

Development in Perceptions of Gun Violence

Throughout the year 2024, the incidence of gun violence in the United States has remained on a downward slope. The numbers for murder have also undergone a significant decline, especially in several cities that have noted a decrease of more than 10 percent to the overall murder counts as compared to the years overlapped with the pandemic, which was 2020 to 2022, which amasses a staggering 5000 murder victims’ difference to locating the cause behind the violence. This positive outcome is largely based on the return to normalcy after a pandemic coupled with targeted violence reduction measures that got support from federal finances.

Pregnancy Announcements from Celebrities

Starting at the beginning of t024, some celebrities have begun to go public with the news of their pregnancy. Horse owners immediately think of Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney, Ashanti and the rapper Nelly, and Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes. Fans of these stars have been delighted over this announcement, especially with the anticipation of the stars welcoming a new member to their families.

NFL Christmas Games on Netflix

Despite some uneven contests, midweek Christmas NFL games that streamed online provided the best viewing experience. A superb high production level and special kinds of presenting drove these broadcasts to the top levels. Among other events of the NFL, Jaden Daniels took the 10th Recruit of the Week title, which made a record, and consecutively placed Kansas City Chief at the top in the AFC, rejoining the engaging contests.

1 seed after beating the Steelers as well.

Avoiding Government Shutdown

The danger of the US government closing was posed if Congress disagreed with a spending bill on or before December 21, 2024. There was a considerable chance that that would happen until Congress voted optimistically on the spending extension, which President Biden signed. This removed the threat of a government shutdown, at least for the near future.

Changes in the Presidential Transfer Process

The soon-to-be President, Donald Trump, is currently working on assembling a cabinet and an administration for the new term he is stepping into. Kelly Loeffler will be his small business administrator. At the same time, Scott Turner was appointed Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. These picks highlight the trend seen by Trump: outsourcing such jobs to business people with previous government experience.

Cyber Security Events of Recent Times

The year 2024 had several notable cybersecurity events. Ukrainian armed forces collaborating with cyber spies had access to US telecommunication networks deployed as a drone base, and cyber terrorists using ransomware were able to make healthcare systems out of reach for millions. These incidents of international diplomacy reaffirm the increasing and turbulent aspects of cyber security of the time and the inability of organizations to protect themselves effectively.

Christmas Day Retail Bans

Several retail outlets, including Kroger and Walmart, have shut their doors to enable their colleagues to spend the festive day with their loved ones. Shoppers were encouraged to stock up beforehand, pointing out that stores would open again on December 26 and their hours would be normal.

However, these news headlines are important to understand the state of national journalism as it stood on December 26, 2024.

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In the mortgage circuit, there have been drastic changes along with fluctuations in the real estate market, all affected by the economic policies that have increased bond yields. As for the current state of the economy, it can be summarized as follows:

Rates on Mortgages

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages:

• Average rates have soared to 6.85%.
• This is the highest increase since July, when they climbed from 6.72% to 6.85%, compared to last week’s and the six-point sixty-one percent a year ago.

15-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages:

• Instead of 5.92% in the previous week, the rates have spiked to 6.00%.

Housing Market Information

House Prices:

• High price rates combined with even higher mortgage rates have made it nearly impossible for almost all potential buyers to stimulate any chances of homeownership, further supporting the continuing downturn of the housing market.

Inventory Trials:

• Taking November into account, the last reported figure regarding the total number of houses available for sale was 1.37 million, showing a 19.1% increase year after year.

The Following influences the Rate Increase On Mortgages

• Generally speaking, mortgage rates and bond yields display a very tight relationship.
• An increase in bond yields leads to many factors, including an increase in mortgage rates.

Expectations Regarding Inflation

As we all know, inflation is bad news for every industry. It pushes investors to seek larger returns on long-term investments, which increases bond rates.

Policies By The Federal Reserve Bank

Although the Reserve recently cut some rates to facilitate purchasing, mortgage rates have paradoxically skyrocketed instead.

These factors account for the divergence we have seen, and it seems justified in view of rising yields on 10-year Treasury Bonds, which are considered a significant determinant of mortgage rates.

Government Debt Levels

Increasing fiscal deficits enhance the volume of government bonds, causing yields to increase to attract buyers.

Economic Policies

Policy shifts, such as instituting tariffs and tax reductions, could increase economic activity, raise inflation, add to government borrowing, and consequently raise mortgage rates.

Aspects That Influence Homebuyers and the Real Estate Economic Activity & Development:

Challenges on Affordability: Rising mortgage rates and current home prices have generally limited the number of prospective buyers, and mortgage applications have been sluggish.

Market Activity:

• Interest rates have suppressed buyer interest. A slight reduction in interest rates is likely to stimulate some business growth.
• Still, the business environment will remain restrained due to the relatively high prices and low volume of housing available.

The movement in 10-year Treasury yields and mortgage bonds highlights the intricate web of factors that characterize the current economy. These indicators and trends are critical for home buyers or borrowers intending to refinance their homes. Therefore, such transactions should be undertaken only after due consultation with advisers.