- Homeownership is ‘an investment,’ Maryland governor says. High prices mean fewer young adults can benefit
Since 1980, median home prices have increased much faster than median household incomes, research finds. For some, that is putting home ownership out of reach.
- We're buying more shares of 2 stocks as the broader market sinks further
We're making a couple of small buys to take advantage of Friday's lower prices.
- KB Home unveils its first 'fire-resilient' community in Southern California
KB Home is the first large production builder to unveil a community designed to fire-resilient standards by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.
- Mortgage demand from homebuyers is strongest in nearly two months, but that's not saying a lot
Mortgage rates didn't move much last week, but demand from homebuyers for loans rose to the highest level in nearly two months. Rising inventory may be why.
- Federal housing agency will not cut Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits, new director says
The new director of the FHFA said he has no intention of shrinking the limit on loans bought and guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- These 10 Asian markets offer high returns on short-term rentals — half top $40,000 a year
Vacation rentals in Hakuba, Japan can bring in, on average, more than $60,000 a year in revenue for short-term rental investors, according to data company AirDNA.
- Cramer is not bothered by near-term headwinds facing one of his favorite stocks
Jim Cramer believes Home Depot could be a major winner this year.
- Tariff fears are raising construction costs by up to 20%, says Related Group CEO
Related said the high end of the real estate market remains strong, especially in Florida.
- China's property market edges toward an inflection point
UBS analysts on Wednesday became the latest to raise expectations that China's struggling real estate market is close to stabilizing.
- February home resales jump much more than expected, despite higher mortgage rates
The median price of a home sold in February was $398,400, up 3.8% from the same time last year.
- World's largest sovereign wealth fund invests $740 million in London's Covent Garden
Norway's $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund on Thursday said that it struck a deal to buy a quarter of London's iconic Covent Garden.
- Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more
The Fed is staying on the sidelines, for now, but some consumer loan rates are changing.
- Here’s when to list your home for sale this spring — it could sell for up to $27,000 more, data shows
The spring housing market is a period of high homebuying and selling activity. Listing your home in early April could bring in extra cash, report finds.
- Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks
Mortgage rates fell for the first time in nine weeks, causing a pullback in mortgage demand, especially refinancing.
- Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper
High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.
- DC housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs
The number of active listings in the D.C. metro area is sharply higher compared with last year.
- Tariffs to add as much as $10,000 to the cost of the average new home, trade association says
"The tariffs act as a tax on American builders, home buyers and consumers," the National Association of Home Builders said.
- Take a look inside the world's largest 3D printed housing development
The world's largest 3D printed community is now open and mostly sold. Take a look inside the homes and hear from residents about what it's like to live there.
- This step is ‘really important’ if you plan to sell your home in 2025, economist says
Selling your house takes more than just putting up a “for sale” sign. Getting the right asking price is a really important step, experts say.
- Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week
Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.
- These are the most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
Even with a record amount of new supply, demand for rental apartments is soaring. That has the competition heating up.
- The Federal Housing Administration could face layoffs — what that may mean for homebuyers
The Federal Housing Administration, a major provider of low-down-payment loan options for first-time homebuyers, is facing a staff cut. What you should know.
- Weekly mortgage demand surges 20% higher, after interest rates drop to the lowest since last year
Mortgage demand rallied last week after interest rates dropped to the lowest level since December 2024.
- Here's how tariffs will hit the U.S. housing market
Tariffs could increase builder costs anywhere from $7,500 to $10,000 per home, according to the chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders.
- Homebuyers are making bigger down payments. Coming up with that cash is still a struggle
While typical down payments have increased from a year ago, coming up with the necessary funds is still challenging for most Americans. What to consider.
- Here’s how rent can make or break your credit, experts say
Usually, rent doesn't affect your credit score — unless your payments are being reported to the major credit bureaus or debt collectors pursue past-due rent.
- Tax breaks, child care and free college: How a Kansas town is enticing people to move there
Neodesha, Kansas, is trying a new way to get people to relocate. Residents may qualify for tax breaks and student loan repayment assistance among other perks.
- Mortgage rates drop to lowest since mid-December, but demand still falls short
Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home were flat for the week and 3% higher than the same week one year ago.
- Pending home sales drop to the lowest level on record in January
Home prices nationally are still higher than they were a year ago.
- 2025 is a renter's market, experts say — but less so for this kind of property
While a construction boom of multi-family buildings helped rein in rent prices for apartments in the U.S., costs are still high for this kind of rental.
