Real Estate

New home sales soar 20% in August to a three-year high

Real Estate CNBC - September 24, 2025 - 12:52pm
Sales of newly built homes jumped far more than expected in August, even though mortgage rates didn't come down until September.
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Mortgage demand stalls after mini refinance boom

Real Estate CNBC - September 24, 2025 - 9:30am
After a massive 58% weekly surge in refinance demand the week before, mortgage demand stalled again last week, even though interest rates fell further.
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Single-family rent growth is starting to show new weakness

Real Estate CNBC - September 23, 2025 - 12:32pm
Rent growth has now fallen below the lower end of the 10-year average range of pre-pandemic growth. 
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The Fed cut its interest rate, but long-term rates — including those on mortgages — went higher

Real Estate CNBC - September 20, 2025 - 9:31pm
Ten- and 30-year Treasury yields rose this week after the central bank cut its short-term interest rate.
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Now that the Fed cut rates, should you refinance? Experts weigh in

Real Estate CNBC - September 19, 2025 - 7:35am
The Fed's long-awaited rate cut could bring some borrowing costs down, which may be good news for consumers hoping to refinance.
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Mortgage rates drop to 3-year low ahead of Fed meeting

Real Estate CNBC - September 17, 2025 - 3:20pm
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level since late 2022 ahead of the Fed meeting. Here's why.
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Fed rate cut: Here’s what it means for your mortgage rate, credit cards, savings accounts and more

Real Estate CNBC - September 17, 2025 - 2:01pm
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark by a quarter point. Here’s what that means for the borrowing and savings rates you pay.
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Mortgage refinance demand spikes nearly 60%, as interest rates drop sharply

Real Estate CNBC - September 17, 2025 - 8:41am
Mortgage refinance demand surged higher after interest rates dropped to the lowest level since last October. Adjustable-rate loans were also in high demand.
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Walker & Dunlop CEO says investors need clarity on who decides the fate of Fannie and Freddie

Real Estate CNBC - September 16, 2025 - 8:30am
"There's nothing independent about the way that Fannie and Freddie are being managed from a board standpoint today," Walker said.
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Federal Reserve may cut rates for the first time since 2024 — here are four key money moves to consider now

Real Estate CNBC - September 15, 2025 - 11:51am
With a fall rate cut looking likely now, households may finally get some relief from the sky-high borrowing costs — depending on a few key financial moves.
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More consumers are using rent payments to boost their credit score. Here's what to know

Real Estate CNBC - September 15, 2025 - 7:12am
More tenants are reporting their rent payment activity to build their credit history. Here's what to consider before enrolling, experts say.
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Opendoor board chair Rabois says company is 'bloated,' needs to cut 85% of workforce

Real Estate CNBC - September 12, 2025 - 4:26pm
Keith Rabois was named chairman of Opendoor this week and the company, which he co-founded, hired former Shopify executive Kaz Nejatian as its new CEO.
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How multifamily offices are playing commercial real estate

Real Estate CNBC - September 12, 2025 - 10:00am
With more than $12 billion under management, Realm is a multifamily office investment platform specializing in commercial real estate.
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Opendoor stock closes 78% higher after company names new CEO

Real Estate CNBC - September 11, 2025 - 4:04pm
Former CEO Carrie Wheeler resigned last month following a pressure campaign from investors.
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Mortgage demand jumps to the highest level in three years, as interest rates drop sharply

Real Estate CNBC - September 10, 2025 - 8:12am
A sharp drop in mortgage rates to the lowest level since last year caused a spike in mortgage demand.
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AI tech talent is juicing these real estate markets

Real Estate CNBC - September 9, 2025 - 8:00am
The in-migration of tech talent has a sizable impact on residential real estate, according to CBRE. Apartment rents have increased in all of the top AI tech markets. 
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Here's how to get a better mortgage rate as the 30-year fixed nears a 1-year low

Real Estate CNBC - September 9, 2025 - 7:04am
A lot of would-be buyers feel priced out of the housing market. Getting a lower mortgage rate might help move the needle.
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Mystery of former Federal Reserve Governor Kugler's resignation deepens as real estate records raise new questions

Real Estate CNBC - September 5, 2025 - 3:58pm
The mystery surrounding former Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler's resignation has gained new urgency.
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Mortgage rates see biggest one-day drop in over a year

Real Estate CNBC - September 5, 2025 - 3:25pm
Mortgage rates plunged sharply following the release of a weaker-than-expected August employment report. Rates are now at the lowest level since October.
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Quarterly demand for industrial space falls for the first time in 15 years

Real Estate CNBC - September 5, 2025 - 12:01pm
Economic uncertainty brought on by constantly changing tariff policy and persistently high inflation is taking a greater toll on the warehouse sector.
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