- Mortgage rates drop for the first time in 2 months, but demand still falls further
Mortgage rates finally came down a little, but borrowers are still having trouble getting into the housing market.
- September data shows housing market in a deep freeze
New data on the housing market's performance in September is bleak, with sales, construction and sentiment all falling more than expected.
- Who gets to have 'good debt'? A sociologist, theologian, philosopher and other experts weigh in
Humans have debated the merits and morality of debt throughout history.
- 'Office' is actually having a scarcity problem
The U.S. office market is roaring back to health but its speedy recovery is resulting in a shortage, especially of premium space.
- Fannie Mae sharply raises mortgage rate forecast for 2027
Fannie Mae just put out its latest forecast for mortgage rates, and they are much higher than previous estimates.
- Even more borrowers choose riskier mortgages, as higher interest rates crush affordability
Interest rates on mortgages continue to rise, leaving some buyers to choose riskier, adjustable-rate mortgages to find savings.
- Thousands of homeowners face adjustable-rate mortgage resets — and much higher payments
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.
- BlackRock and Baillie Gifford bet big on Icon 3D printed homes
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 appoints committee to investigate statements by the Fed's Lisa Cook
Trump tried to fire Cook, a nominee of former President Joe Biden, but the Supreme Court blocked his first attempt.
- Wall Street is pitching data centers as a major real estate bet. The risks are piling up
Wall Street firms are bringing AI data center investments to public markets as political, liquidity and project risks grow.
- Why REITs aren't getting killed by rising interest rates this time around
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.
- Young voters struggle to afford housing. But they don't expect help from political candidates
Pennsylvania's competitive U.S. House districts showcase how housing affordability challenges for young voters may play into control of the next Congress.
- Refinance demand is now half what it was a year ago, as mortgage rates rise again
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in nearly three years, causing demand for both refinancing and homebuying to decline even further.
- Luxury developers flocked to the 'Hamptons of Hungary' — but some projects are stalling
Lake Balaton in south-west Hungary has been a popular vacation destination for decades, but average transaction prices are falling.
- A new analyst call on Home Depot reflects our feeling on what to do with the stock
We're holding a small position in Home Depot to be ready for when rates eventually fall.
- High mortgage rates are trapping homeowners in place, and making renovations harder to afford
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.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reports more than $250 million in income last year
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick unwound his ties to Cantor Fitzgerald as the billionaire financier joined the Trump administration.
- Cramer says 'frozen' conditions are holding many stocks back. Here's what could change that
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday that several key parts of the U.S. economy have effectively frozen.
- Mortgage rates jump for the sixth straight week, hitting both refinance and homebuyer demand hard
Mortgage demand dropped for the 7th straight week, as rates surged well over 7% on the 30-year fixed.
- Homeowners are sitting on record equity – and not using it
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 homeowners have a big insurance coverage gap — and don't even know it
Many consumers have a gap in their homeowners insurance coverage. This puts them at financial risk, and they are likely unaware, experts said.
- 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumps sharply Thursday to 7.45%
The 30-year fixed rate surged to 7.45%, the highest level since April 2024 as bonds sold off and yields rose.
- Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage lenders that work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, government-sponsored enterprises, have the green light to use VantageScore 4.0 if they want to.
- Miami's ultra-luxury housing market booms as cash transactions dominate, high-end brands like Bugatti and Porsche jump in
Miami’s ultra-luxury housing segment is booming even as the broader market cools. UBS sees a declining risk of a bubble.
- Nearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week, as rates soared over 7%
As mortgage rates rise, borrowers are seeking savings in riskier, adjustable-rate mortgages that offer lower rates.
- Cramer’s week ahead: What to watch as Wall Street navigates a tough September
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors could be in for a relatively quiet week as Wall Street works its way through a historically difficult September.
- Fed raises rates: What it means for your credit cards, mortgages, savings accounts and auto loans
The Fed's quarter-point rate hike will impact a range of consumer borrowing and savings costs, including mortgages, credit cards, car loans and deposit rates.
- Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops 19% from a year ago, as interest rates surge abruptly higher
Mortgage rates have surged to the highest level since the start of 2025, causing a major pullback in mortgage demand.
- Scott Bessent defends Treasury intervention, Trump economy in contentious House hearing
Bessent defended the administration's Treasury-market intervention, economic record and AI policy while lawmakers tried to pin him down on borrowing and energy.
- Potential AI slowdown is not ‘end of the world’ for data center real estate, says Digital Realty CEO
Digital Realty and Equinix, two of the largest data center REITs, saw their stocks slump after warnings over AI advancements.
