https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-financing-rules-are-about-to-make-buying-or-selling-a-condo-even-more-complicatedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-financing-rules-are-about-to-make-buying-or-selling-a-condo-even-more-complicatedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-financing-rules-are-about-to-make-buying-or-selling-a-condo-even-more-complicated#u93867Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:10:14 +0000Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are tightening condo financing policies, making it harder to buy or sell condos. The changes include ending expedited project reviews and a 15% reserve requirement. This comes as the condo market faces weaker prices, slower sales, and rising assessments. Buyers and sellers must navigate these new rules, which may impact housing prices and mortgage eligibility.Why it mattersThe condo market is already experiencing challenges, including weaker prices and slower sales. The new financing rules may exacerbate these issues, affecting not only buyers and sellers but also th