The MReport Webcast: Thursday 11/12/2015

Republicans were in the hot seat last night in a heated debate that touched on topics such as Dodd-Frank, the Federal Reserve, and most importantly the possibility of a big bank bailout imposed on taxpayers, a topic that many had much to say about.

One of the major issues surrounding the failure of big banks is the Dodd-Frank Act, which most candidates mentioned in their speaking segments. Since the controversial Wall Street reform and consumer protection law was enacted in 2010, Republicans have decried it and made numerous attempts to roll it back. They say Dodd-Frank makes big banks bigger and crushes community banks. They have criticized the CFPB, which was created out of Dodd-Frank, saying the Bureau does not protect consumers but in fact makes credit tighter and more expensive to obtain.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate recently released a report, finding that the popular West Coast hosts the most expensive housing markets, with Newport Beach, California ranked the most expensive housing market, with an average listing price of 2 million 291 thousand 764 dollars for a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home. On the other hand, Cleveland, Ohio is ranked as the most affordable market, with an average four-bedroom, two-bathroom home listed at 74 thousand 502 dollars.