- Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here's what that means for your money
From credit cards and mortgages to auto loans and savings accounts, all sorts of consumer borrowing costs may be impacted by the Fed's decision on rates.
- Americans pay trillions in rent, but few get credit score boost for it
Trillions of dollars in rent paid by Americans to landlords has no payoff in the form of credit scores and credit history, and Esusu is working to change that.
- Mortgage demand rises to the highest level in over a month, after holiday adjustment
Mortgage rates rose very slightly during the holiday-shortened week, but mortgage demand took a significant leap higher.
- With an ‘above normal’ hurricane season forecast, check these 3 things in your home insurance policy
Hurricane season began on June 1. Now is the time to take a look at your homeowners insurance policy and make sure you're well covered.
- Mortgage demand drops for the third straight week, even as interest rates ease
Weekly mortgage demand fell despite a slight drop in interest rates. Rates haven't moved much in the last few months.
- 'Fantasy math' masks tax bill's U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" would raise U.S. debt by more than $3 trillion over a decade, research finds, likely impacting consumer loans and bond prices.
- More office space is being removed than added for the first time in at least 25 years
More office space is now being removed than is being added. That should help the recovery in a real estate sector that was crushed by the pandemic.
- Palantir teams up with Fannie Mae in AI push to sniff out mortgage fraud
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the checks can be done in a way that "protects the underlying data and protects the privacy of the people submitting their forms."
- Mortgage rates rose to the highest level since January, but demand from homebuyers still grew. Here's why
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level since January last week, and mortgage demand from homebuyers still rose slightly. Here's why.
- New homeowners should do one key task for long-term tax savings, real estate attorney says
If you recently bought a house, it’s worth examining your property tax bill for inaccuracies, experts say. Appealing could save you hundreds of dollars a year.
- Insurers brace for impact as NOAA predicts above-average hurricane season
Government scientists predict an above average hurricane season with 3-5 major hurricanes.
- How home builders are navigating volatile lumber prices
Over 100 million American households can’t afford a median-priced home, which now sits at $460k.
- What CEOs from auto, housing, travel and ad markets are saying about tariffs, consumer spending and the economy
The chief executives from Carvana, Pinterest and homebuilder Taylor Morrison provide key reads on consumer spending at the CNBC CEO Council Summit.
- April home sales dropped to the slowest pace for that month since 2009
Home sales in April fell, as consumers faced high house prices and growing concern over the economy and employment.
- Mortgage demand drops after interest rates jump to the highest level since February
Mortgage demand, which had been gaining, fell back last week after interest rates rose to their highest level since February.
- 'Fail fast, learn fast': She built a property startup from her garage. It's raised over $75 million
"Entrepreneurship is really hard. There's no instant success ... You just have to be ready to fail," says Dayu Dara Permata, co-founder and CEO of Pinhome.
- Mortgage rates cross back over 7% after U.S. credit downgrade
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage crossed 7%, hitting its highest level since April 11.
- Need a home mortgage? Here's how climate change could hit your credit score
A new report finds a direct link to foreclosures from climate change and suggests as lenders factor that risk into underwriting, it could alter credit scores.
- What Moody’s downgrade of U.S. credit rating means for your money
Moody's decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating may have far-reaching consequences for your money, experts say.
- It's Christmas time for Home Depot. What you need to know about this pivotal sales period
Warm weather and seasonal trends like gardening are huge sales generators for the Club name.
- Appealing your property taxes may secure 'several years of savings,’ expert says. Here’s how
Property taxes increased in the U.S. in recent years. Appealing the bill can help lower your taxes immediately and secure future savings. Here’s what to know.
- Here's exactly how unaffordable today's housing market is — and where it's getting worse
The housing shortage is finally easing, but even with more listings available, the market still historically unaffordable to a huge swath of buyers. Here's why.
- Mortgage demand from homebuyers continues to recover, even with higher interest rates
After falling for most of April, homebuyer mortgage demand rose for the second straight week, as buyers are enticed by more inventory.
- Something 'striking' is happening with apartment renters
More renters are choosing to stay in their apartments when their leases are up.
- Americans believe real estate, gold are the best long-term investments. They're wrong, advisors say
Some Americans believe real estate and gold are the best assets for long-term investments over stocks. They may be misguided.
- Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and more
The Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged still has far-reaching implications for almost all forms of borrowing as well as the returns on a savings account.
- Weekly mortgage demand suddenly surges, despite lingering economic uncertainty
Mortgage demand from both homeowners and potential homebuyers moved higher last week, even though mortgage rates didn't fall very much.
- The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here's what that means for your borrowing costs
From credit cards and mortgage rates to auto loans and savings accounts, all sorts of consumer borrowing costs are impacted by Fed moves.
- Contractor survey shows tradesmen feel pretty good — an encouraging sign for Home Depot
A new survey of painters and remodelers' feelings about the economy and the challenges ahead bodes well for Home Depot.
- Homebuyer mortgage demand drops further, as economic uncertainty roils the housing market
Mortgage rates didn't move much last week, and neither did homebuyers who are less concerned with rates and more worried about their finances and their jobs.
