The median U.S. home sale price fell for the first time in more than three years, according to a new report from Redfin, a real estate brokerage.
The Fed's benchmark affects many consumer borrowing costs, including the rates tied to mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and savings accounts.
Mortgage rates have fallen over the past two weeks, but demand is only slightly higher, and more borrowers are looking for savings in riskier loans.
Home remodelers have always served two different markets, but the current state of housing is now pulling them opposite directions.
A massive wall of commercial real estate debt is coming due now and over the next two years. For some, this presents an opportunity.
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its overnight rate unchanged at the conclusion of its October meeting this week.
Trump's executive order on housing aims to lower mortgage costs. Here's what it means for homeowners and buyers.
Mortgage rates finally came down a little, but borrowers are still having trouble getting into the housing market.
New data on the housing market's performance in September is bleak, with sales, construction and sentiment all falling more than expected.
Humans have debated the merits and morality of debt throughout history.
Fannie Mae just put out its latest forecast for mortgage rates, and they are much higher than previous estimates.
The U.S. office market is roaring back to health but its speedy recovery is resulting in a shortage, especially of premium space.
Interest rates on mortgages continue to rise, leaving some buyers to choose riskier, adjustable-rate mortgages to find savings.
Adjustable-rate mortgages with low introductory interest rates are facing their first adjustment at a time when rates are much higher, according to new data.
Icon, one of the biggest players in 3D printed real estate, is announcing its $200 million Series D financing co-led by Baillie Gifford and funds managed by BlackRock, among others.
Trump tried to fire Cook, a nominee of former President Joe Biden, but the Supreme Court blocked his first attempt.
Wall Street firms are bringing AI data center investments to public markets as political, liquidity and project risks grow.
REITs have been seen as a low interest rate play. But some experts are making the case that real estate fundamentals today are outweighing even rising rates.
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in nearly three years, causing demand for both refinancing and homebuying to decline even further.
Lake Balaton in south-west Hungary has been a popular vacation destination for decades, but average transaction prices are falling.
We're holding a small position in Home Depot to be ready for when rates eventually fall.
Pennsylvania's competitive U.S. House districts showcase how housing affordability challenges for young voters may play into control of the next Congress.
Homeowners are stuck in houses they might have left by now due to the low mortgage rates of the past, and can't even remodel with HELOCs too expensive to tap.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday that several key parts of the U.S. economy have effectively frozen.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick unwound his ties to Cantor Fitzgerald as the billionaire financier joined the Trump administration.
Mortgage demand dropped for the 7th straight week, as rates surged well over 7% on the 30-year fixed.
U.S. homeowners have more housing wealth than ever before, thanks to fast-rising home prices over the last several years. But they aren't spending much of it.
Many consumers have a gap in their homeowners insurance coverage. This puts them at financial risk, and they are likely unaware, experts said.
The 30-year fixed rate surged to 7.45%, the highest level since April 2024 as bonds sold off and yields rose.
Miami’s ultra-luxury housing segment is booming even as the broader market cools. UBS sees a declining risk of a bubble.