Real Estate

Weekly mortgage demand drops as interest rates rise again, but Fed announcement will be key for spring market

Real Estate CNBC - March 21, 2024 - 2:42pm
Mortgage interest rates rose last week for the first time in three weeks.
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What a $418 million settlement on home-sale commissions may mean for you

Real Estate CNBC - March 21, 2024 - 12:45pm
The way people buy and sell homes in the U.S. could change this year due to a major class-action lawsuit. Here's what buyers and sellers should keep in mind.
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February home sales spike 9.5%, the largest monthly gain in a year, as supply improves

Real Estate CNBC - March 21, 2024 - 12:40pm
Inventory rose 5.9% year over year to 1.07 million homes for sale at the end of February.
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Don't trust Trump's 'impossible' appeal bond claims, attorney general tells judges

Real Estate CNBC - March 20, 2024 - 4:59pm
Trump's lawyers "supply no documentary evidence that demonstrates precisely what real property they offered," to potential bond insurers, the AG's office wrote.
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The Fed hasn't touched interest rates since July, but they're still moving. What that looks like for credit cards, mortgages and savings accounts

Real Estate CNBC - March 20, 2024 - 2:50pm
As markets look toward potential interest rate cuts in 2024 from the Federal Reserve, these five charts show how rates have fluctuated over the past 12 months.
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The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, with no immediate relief for consumers from sky-high borrowing costs

Real Estate CNBC - March 20, 2024 - 2:25pm
As the Federal Reserve postpones rate cutting, here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.
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Chubb ended Trump fraud bond talks after backing E. Jean Carroll appeal bond, court filing says

Real Estate CNBC - March 20, 2024 - 9:40am
Lawyers for Donald Trump contacted Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, Chubb and many others seeking an appeal bond for Trump's $454 million fraud judgment.
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Biden targets 'rent gouging' landlords as high housing costs factor into 2024 race

Real Estate CNBC - March 19, 2024 - 6:19pm
February's 0.4% rise in consumer prices was driven largely by housing and energy costs.
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Revamping the Mortgage Process for a Fast-Paced World

RisMedia Consumer News - March 19, 2024 - 4:21pm

Above, Guaranteed Rate Senior Production Manager Mike Dye While the mortgage industry has traditionally focused on lenders’ needs and priorities, Guaranteed Rate has flipped the script by putting the interests of customers first.  “In the age of Amazon, society has conditioned us to want quick results. What we have effectively created together is a niche…

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Home prices rose 2.4 times faster than inflation since 1960s, study finds. What that means for homebuyers

Real Estate CNBC - March 19, 2024 - 2:12pm
While inflation is 10 times higher now than 60 years ago, home prices are 24 times more expensive, a new study found. Here's what that means for homebuyers.
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How an AI program can design your dream home in seconds

Real Estate CNBC - March 19, 2024 - 8:00am
Vitruvius has been trained on building codes, building methods and structural engineering.
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Trump can't secure $454 million appeal bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say

Real Estate CNBC - March 18, 2024 - 4:28pm
Donald Trump is challenging a New York business fraud judgment and defamation verdicts in favor of E. Jean Carroll as he campaigns against President Joe Biden.
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Pros and Cons of Making Home Improvements Before Selling a House

RisMedia Consumer News - March 18, 2024 - 3:46pm

Selling a home is a significant decision involving many considerations. Among these, deciding whether to make improvements before listing the property is paramount. This decision can dramatically influence not only the sale price but also the speed and smoothness of the transaction. Understanding the pros and cons of home improvements before sale is essential for…

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The Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates just yet. Here's what that means for your money

Real Estate CNBC - March 18, 2024 - 2:07pm
The Federal Reserve is not expected to start cutting interest rates just yet. Here's what that means for your wallet.
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Homebuilder sentiment turns positive for the first time since July

Real Estate CNBC - March 18, 2024 - 11:15am
Homebuilders are seeing better demand despite stubbornly high interest rates.
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Modular homes were hailed as a solution to housing crises. But the sector is now struggling to scale

Real Estate CNBC - March 18, 2024 - 10:15am
Modular construction promises a faster, more sustainable solution to housing crises but it still sees wider adoption in some countries more than others.
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The best time to sell your home — in 2023, listings in this period sold for $7,700 more, research finds

Real Estate CNBC - March 18, 2024 - 9:00am
While spring is known to be the season that kicks off the housing market, events from recent years have changed the trends, experts say.
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Creditors demand Rudy Giuliani sell his $3.5 million Florida condo to pay debts

Real Estate CNBC - March 16, 2024 - 3:04pm
Rudy Giuliani owes $148 million to two Georgia election workers who he falsely claimed tampered with 2020 election ballots.
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Consumer Sentiment Dips Slightly in March

RisMedia Consumer News - March 15, 2024 - 11:20am

While economic signs remain strong and experts have a positive outlook, consumer sentiment saw a slight dip in March. The dip, however, is not any cause for concern, according to experts. Consumer sentiment decreased 0.5% in March, following a 0.8% increase in February and two large leaps back in January and December. “Consumer sentiment moved…

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Renters face a competitive spring market: What to know about 3 kinds of properties you may see

Real Estate CNBC - March 14, 2024 - 12:14pm
If you're considering entering the rental market this year, you might come across different property types available for rent. Here's what to consider.
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