- 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.
- European real estate investment rises in the first quarter but macro uncertainty clouds outlook
Investment in Europe's real estate sector is recovering at pace following years of subdued activity, according to new research from commercial property group CBRE.
- March home sales drop to their slowest pace since 2009
Home sales in March were weaker than expected, due to higher mortgage rates and concern over the broader economy.
- Weekly mortgage demand plunges nearly 13%, as interest rates hit 2-month high
Mortgage demand continues to drop as mortgage rates climb to a two-month high. Refinance demand is hit the most, while homebuyers face economic uncertainty.
- NYC's most expensive home lists for $110 million amid market uncertainty
The four-floor listing at 111 West 57th St. spans 11,480 square feet and is being pitched as a rare collector’s item for global elites.
- Homebuyers rush to riskier loans, as tariff turmoil pushes interest rates higher
Mortgage rates moved sharply higher last week, causing a drop in mortgage demand and a surge in homebuyers seeking riskier loans.
- Mortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond market
Mortgage rates surged over 7% to end the week, after massive volatility in bond markets surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.
- Here's how China could crush the U.S. housing market
China is one of largest owners of U.S. mortgages. There is growing concern that in retaliation for tariffs the country could sell them, causing rates to rise.
- Weekly mortgage demand jumped 20% last week, as tariff volatility briefly tanked rates
Mortgage demand surged to the highest level since September as Trump's tariff plans caused interest rates to drop. But those rates are now back up.
- Mortgage rates slingshot higher as tariff uncertainty roils markets
After falling sharply last week, mortgage rates rose again this week, wiping out any advantage to the spring housing market. Tariffs were behind the volatility.
- Mortgage rates sink on tariffs, but housing costs are still near a record high
Mortgage rates fell sharply Thursday, following the Trump administration's tariff announcement, but a huge share of Americans still can't afford to buy a home.
- Manhattan's luxury real estate market sees best first quarter in six years
Manhattan apartment sales rose 29% in the first quarter, and the total value of apartment sales in the city reached $5.7 billion, up 56%.
- Mortgage rates and demand seem stuck in a holding pattern, as markets await tariff news
Mortgage rates and demand have moved in a narrow range recently, as uncertainty over tariffs weighs on the markets.
- 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 homeownership 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.
