Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest discusses the president's proposed mortgage bonds

Experts explain why the president’s plans for the housing market may let you down

The Independent: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, warned that Trump’s proposed mortgage bond purchases might slightly lower rates but would likely fuel demand without fixing the housing supply shortage. He said that imbalance could ultimately push home prices higher, limiting any lasting benefit for buyers despite headline-grabbing policies.