Although both presidential candidates largely ignored the housing crisis during the race, Trulia chief economist Jed Kolko argues that housing policy would look very different had Romney won. For one, Obama has emphasized stimulating the housing market, making it easier for mortgage borrowers to refinance to a cheaper interest rate. On the other hand, Romney’s housing plan did not even mention refinancing, despite support from one of his economic advisors. Obama has also worked to [more]
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