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February home sales spike 9.5%, the largest monthly gain in a year, as supply improves
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
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
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
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
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
February's 0.4% rise in consumer prices was driven largely by housing and energy costs.
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Home prices rose 2.4 times faster than inflation since 1960s, study finds. What that means for homebuyers
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
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
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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The Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates just yet. Here's what that means for your money
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
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
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
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
Rudy Giuliani owes $148 million to two Georgia election workers who he falsely claimed tampered with 2020 election ballots.
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Renters face a competitive spring market: What to know about 3 kinds of properties you may see
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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Weekly mortgage demand jumps again as interest rates fall just below 7%
Mortgage demand surged higher for the second straight week, after the average rate on the 30-year fixed dropped below 7%.
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New York AG questions Trump cash reserves as $464 million judgment looms
Donald Trump's finances could be strained by his other legal battles, including an $83.3 million penalty for defaming E. Jean Carroll, AG Letitia James argued.
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Homebuyers need to earn 80% more than in 2020 to afford a house in this market. It's not just due to high mortgage rates
While mortgage rates remain elevated for potential homebuyers, factors outside borrowing costs are keeping housing unaffordable for many, experts say.
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Coastal land is sinking, doubling the potential damage from rising seas — here's why
A new study shows that coastal communities may be more at risk from sea-level rise than previously thought.
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Biden proposes $10,000 tax breaks for first-time homebuyers, 'starter home' sellers
President Biden has proposed a new first-time homebuyer tax credit.
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