Real Estate

Europe's real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025

Europe's real estate sector looks poised for further recovery in 2025, as investment activity picks up and growth returns across key market segments.

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

Rising mortgage interest rates collided with the slowest month of the year for sales.

Home Depot is Jim Cramer's favorite housing-related stock for 2025 — here's why

Home Depot is gearing up for a comeback in 2025, with early signs of recovery already evident.

The housing market is heading into 2025 with a worrying supply trend

More than half of homes for sale in November had sat on the market for at least 60 days without going under a contract of sale.

How the Federal Reserve's rate policy affects mortgages

Quantitative tightening at the Federal Reserve may keep upward pressure on 30-year fixed mortgage rates for the foreseeable future.

The Fed cut interest rates but mortgage costs jumped. Here's why

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate spiked after the Federal Reserve cut rates. Experts say expectations for rate cuts in 2025 fueled the jump.

We're buying the recent dips on 2 stocks in the most oversold market in over a year

These purchases are being made out of discipline to the S&P 500 Short Range Oscillator.

November home sales surged more than expected, boosted by lower mortgage rates

Sales of previously owned homes rose 4.8% in November compared with October, according to the National Association of Realtors

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point. Here's what that means for you

The central bank has now shaved a full percentage off its benchmark rate since September. Here's what it means for your borrowing costs.

American homeowners are wasting more space than ever before

The number of extra bedrooms — defined as a bedroom in excess of the number of people in a home, and even including one for an office — has reached a new high.

These are the top 10 'housing hot spots' for 2025 — none are in Florida

It's too soon to tell if 2025 will be a housing market favoring buyers or sellers. But some areas could offer affordable conditions, according to experts.

Mortgage demand drops for the first time in 5 weeks, after interest rates rise

Total application volume fell 0.7% compared with the previous week, according to the MBA's seasonally adjusted index. That was the first decline in five weeks.

After taking morning profits, we're afternoon buyers of 2 stocks in an oversold market

This is our second trade alert of the day.

Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week. Here's what that means for you

The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.

'Unverifiable income' can limit your mortgage options — here's how to get around it

Your mortgage application may be denied if the lender cannot verify your annual income. If you meet certain exceptions, a non-conventional mortgage may work.

Alexander real estate brothers, sibling raped 'dozens of victims,' federal indictment alleges

Top real estate agents Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother, Alon, were arrested in Miami and face federal sex trafficking charges.

Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week

Mortgage rates fell again last week, and while the drop wasn't huge, it was enough to spur current homeowners to look for some savings.

A Florida 'condo cliff' is coming as owners deal with fallout from 2021 Surfside collapse

For some associations, the costs are in the millions of dollars, and condo owners, many of whom are retirees on fixed incomes, are on the hook.

5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists

Housing has been an expensive necessity, whether you're buying or renting. Here are five things to pay attention to in 2025, experts say.

AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life

With the Covid pandemic approaching its five-year anniversary, a growing number of startups in San Francisco are ditching remote work.

Market FOMO? We go to the charts for attractive purchase levels on 2 buy-rated stocks

Feeling shut out of this hot market? You're not alone.

More Americans are living in malls, as developers get creative to help ease the housing crisis

Real estate developers are building housing inside of or next to shopping malls as department stores like Macy's, JC Penney and Sears shrink or cease to exist.

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to the lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.

This factor can get your mortgage application denied — even if you're a high earner

The debt-to-income ratio was the most common reason buyers were denied a mortgage, according to a report. Here's how to improve it.

Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

While the drop in rates wasn't exactly huge, there was a fair amount of pent-up demand among homebuyers.

Renters struggle to build wealth, report finds. Here's how they can boost financial well-being

Renters typically have a much smaller net worth compared with homeowners in the U.S. Yet, there are ways for tenants to build wealth as they rent.

How President-elect Donald Trump's policies may affect investors in these 8 market sectors

President-elect Donald Trump's agenda carries risks and rewards for various investment sectors, market experts said.

Home sales surged in October, just before mortgage rates jumped

Sales were 2.9% higher than October of last year, marking the first annual increase in over three years.

We're making another trim of a stock under pressure to protect hard-fought profits

Discipline is driving this trade because we do not want to turn gains into a losses.

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