- Apartment rents just dropped to the lowest level in 4 years
Apartment rents are falling sharply due to weaker economic conditions and growing job losses.
- Fed holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and loans
From mortgage rates and auto loans to credit cards and savings accounts, here's a look at how the January Fed decision could affect your finances.
- Mortgage demand drops 8.5%, as interest rates swell to the highest level in 3 weeks
Mortgage rates rose last week, causing a large drop in demand for refinances. Homebuyer demand was essentially flat.
- Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade
More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were canceled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory.
- New AI tool from Fundrise brings high-level CRE analysis to the public
Fundrise's co-founder and CEO, Ben Miller, says the new tool goes far beyond what more generalized AI, like ChatGPT, can offer.
- Trump's 'not a huge fan' of using 401(k) money to buy a home. Financial advisors aren't, either
President Donald Trump said he's not in favor of using 401(k) money to buy houses, despite one of his top economic advisors saying such a plan was in the works.
- Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady, resisting Trump pressure. Here’s what that means for borrowers
From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the upcoming January Fed decision may affect your finances.
- Why a niche category of CRE lending is suddenly seeing record deals
C-PACE stands for commercial property assessed clean energy and is a type of financing that differs from a traditional bank loan. It's seeing explosive growth.
- Flex office firm Industrious is seeing major growth. Here's what's driving it
In 2025, Industrious increased its global footprint by 58%, now with more than 250 units open in over 100 cities.
- Fed Governor Lisa Cook seems safe from Trump firing after Supreme Court arguments
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell planned to attend the oral arguments at the Supreme Court.
- Trump says inflation was 'defeated.' Some economists disagree
President Donald Trump said the U.S. "defeated" inflation and reined in consumer prices over the past year. Federal data suggests otherwise.
- Trump floats idea to extend business tax break to homeowners
President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzlerland, floated the idea of allowing depreciation for personal residences.
- Pending home sales drop sharply in December, dampening 2026 outlook
There were just 1.18 million homes on the market in December, down 9% from November, and matching the lowest inventory level of 2025.
- Mortgage refinances surged again, but rates are now suddenly jumping higher
Mortgage refinancing jumped sharply higher for the second straight week, as interest rates fell further, but that boom may be about to bust.
- Democrat Khanna refloats bill to block investors from buying up homes after Trump proposal
President Donald Trump is cultivating an affordability agenda as he and Republicans sink in the polls.
- Can Home Depot's AI-powered push to court pros move the needle in its own business?
Home Depot's latest suite of AI-powered products is aimed at boosting pro sales.
- Commercial real estate deal-making slows again in November
The multifamily sector saw the majority of November deals, recording 20 transactions, followed by office with 11 and industrial with eight.
- Existing home sales end 2025 with a strong beat, as prices ease further
Home sales ended 2025 much stronger than expected, likely thanks to lower mortgage rates and easing home prices.
- Mortgage refinance demand surges 40% higher after Trump post briefly tanks interest rates
Mortgage rates dropped markedly at the end of last week, causing a huge jump in demand to refinance and a smaller surge in demand from homebuyers.
- Data center REIT CEO says real estate ‘not in an oversupply state’
Andy Power, CEO of Digital Realty says data center real estate is not oversupplied as hyperscalers like Nvidia, Amazon, Google and Meta announce more projects.
- Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in nearly 3 years as Trump orders buying of $200 billion in mortgage bonds
President Donald Trump posted on social media Thursday that he is instructing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.
- Trump orders mortgage bond purchases to lower rates. These stocks are jumping in response
Analysts are now weighing the actual impact for consumers and what the move means for lending stocks.
- Trump says he's instructing his 'Representatives' to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, claiming it will lower rates
President Donald Trump said he is "instructing my Representatives" to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.
- Hopes rise for Chinese property support ahead of key March meeting
Ahead of a major policy meeting, China may be reassessing its approach after a flagship journal urged more forceful property measures.
- Real estate agents say the housing market is starting to balance out
The latest housing survey shows agents slightly more optimistic about the new year, and shows a previously strong buyer's market becoming more balanced.
- Mortgage demand drops nearly 10% to end 2025, despite lower interest rates
The Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index reported a 9.7% decline in total mortgage applications despite decreased mortgage rates.
- Americans are changing where they're moving. Here's how that could affect commercial real estate
Americans are increasingly moving to smaller markets rather than urban cores as they seek cheaper housing and better quality of life.
- Manhattan office leasing in the fourth quarter was the strongest in 6 years
For all of 2025, Manhattan office leasing volume was the highest since 2019 and just 2.4% below 2019's pre-pandemic total.
- Home prices are getting slightly more affordable, but down payments are still holding buyers back
Housing is getting more affordable thanks to lower prices and lower mortgage rates, but it still takes more time to save for a down payment than pre-pandemic.
- Here’s what to expect for commercial real estate in 2026
Experts and research firms forecast a year of stabilization and recovery for commercial real estate in 2026.
