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Trump's deportation agenda raised prices, contracted local economies, immigration group says
A report released Wednesday by the immigration advocacy group America's Voice argues President Trump's immigration policies are hurting the economy.
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Mortgage rates hit their highest level in over a year, causing demand to drop below year-ago levels
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in over a year, causing total mortgage demand to drop below year-ago levels.
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Foreigners are buying fewer U.S. properties, but luxury homebuilders still draw them in
Foreign buyers are pulling back sharply from U.S. residential real estate, in part due to a pullback among workers that would qualify for H-1B visas.
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Buying a condo with a mortgage may soon get more complicated. Here's why
New policies that apply to mortgages for condos take effect Aug. 3, and some experts are sounding the alarm that buyers may see delays or denials.
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Fed holds rates steady: What it means for credit cards, savings accounts, mortgages and auto loans
The Fed's benchmark affects many of the interest rates consumers see every day, including those tied to mortgages, credit cards, car loans and savings accounts.
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Housing and healthcare need less red tape to lower costs, Colorado's Hickenlooper tells CNBC
Housing and healthcare need big policy changes as voters raise concerns about affordability, Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., tells CNBC.
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Why bond investors are pushing up some of your interest rates
Many types of consumer loans such as mortgages peg their interest rate to the yield on 10-year Treasury bonds, which has been moving higher.
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South Korea's president invokes dramatic Japan realty crash to push domestic property agenda
Lee was highlighting the country's excessive investment in real estate, and highlighted that Japan's housing market "burst like a balloon."
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Wall Street is selling more rental homes, as buying ban takes effect
The largest landlords are all net sellers year to date, with 3,180 more homes sold than bought since Jan. 1.
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Mortgage rates are rising again, but homebuyers are seeing some advantages
Mortgage rates last week rose to the highest level since last August, but homebuyer demand climbed as well, as buyers see more supply.
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Property taxes are poised for major midterm elections ballot battles across many U.S. states
Americans will have a rare opportunity to use votes to directly shape tax policy with 26 ballot measures on taxation across 13 states set for midterm elections.
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Housing costs is the top political issue for young voters, CNBC survey finds
The cost of housing is the top priority for voters ages 18 to 34, besting food and healthcare cost concerns, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey found.
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Homebuyer affordability slipped for fifth straight month, real estate index shows
With both home prices and mortgage rates climbing since earlier this year, affording a home has become harder, according to a housing affordability index.
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Here's why the housing market is hurting so much this summer
Mortgage rates are high, home prices at record levels, and consumers stressed — all contributing to a drop in existing home sales and builder sentiment.
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Mortgage rates rise to highest level in nearly a year, causing homebuyers to pause
Mortgage rates moved higher last week, causing buyers to pull back, but refinancing did see small gains.
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New housing law targets affordability — what it means for homebuyers and sellers
While the legislation is aimed at least partly at addressing affordability, experts say the benefits of the measure will take time to show up in the market.
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Trump says he won't sign housing bill, which would become law automatically
Congress passed the housing bill in June with strong bipartisan support amid concerns of rising home prices and institutional investors affecting the market.
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These are America's 10 cheapest states for 2026, where you can still beat inflation
These are America's cheapest states to live in for 2026, where residents can still beat inflation.
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These are America's 10 most expensive states for 2026, where inflation is punishing residents
These 10 U.S. states are the most expensive places to live in America in 2026, with inflation punishing residents to an extreme degree.
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June home sales disappoint as prices reach an all-time high
Home sales dropped in June month over month as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. Prices hit an all-time high.
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