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Senate bill aims to increase affordable housing supply. Here's what renters, home buyers need to know
A Senate committee advanced a bipartisan bill that would spur the construction of affordable housing. Here’s what to know about it.
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Startup Trunk Tools is using AI to reduce construction errors and waste
Trunk Tools, a generative AI platform, automates some of the more tedious tasks, pinpoints project risks and simplifies documents.
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Fed holds interest rates steady: What that means for car loans, credit cards, mortgages and more
From credit cards, car loans, mortgages, savings and student debt, here's how the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision influences your wallet.
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Apartment rents drop in July as vacancies move to multiyear high
Apartment vacancies are still rising due to a glut of new apartments hitting the market in the past few years. Rents are down from a year ago.
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Architecture firms report decline in billings for commercial real estate
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in June with a score of 46.8, down from 47.2 in May.
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Mortgage demand drops to lowest level since May, as interest rates stall
Mortgage demand fell to the lowest level since May, even as mortgage interest rates haven't moved at all. Consumers are concerned about the broader economy.
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Real estate developers say affordable housing could soon become more profitable
Housing developers have said it's too expensive to put up quality, low-income apartments. Jonathan Rose said relief may be on the way.
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While the Fed kept its benchmark unchanged, here's what happened to consumer borrowing rates
Even while the Fed left its benchmark rate unchanged, many consumer rates have fluctuated over the first half of the year.
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Paris Hilton's $63 million mansion deal helps power LA real estate market
Los Angeles real estate dominated the list of the top 10 most expensive homes sold in June, according to Redfin.
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Why Americans love gated communities
American gated communities offer security and privacy and prestige, but what many homebuyers are increasingly attracted to are their amenities.
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Federal Reserve likely to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump. Here's what that means for your money
The Fed's decision on interest rates affects many types of consumer borrowing costs, from credit cards and mortgages to auto loans.
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With Trump ‘thinking about’ no capital gains taxes on home sales, here’s how to lower your bill now
President Donald Trump said he is "thinking about" ending capital gains taxes on home sales. Here's how to lower your bill without law changes, experts say.
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Trump floats 'no tax on capital gains' for home sales. Here's who could benefit
President Donald Trump has floated ending capital gains taxes on home sales. If enacted, here's a breakdown of who could benefit from the measure.
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Institutional landlords see new competition from an unexpected source
Some frustrated sellers are deciding to delist their properties and instead offer them on the rental market.
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June home sales drop as prices hit a record high
Existing home sales in June fell more than expected, as prices hit another record high and mortgage rates remain high. Supply, however, is growing.
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Why cutting capital gains tax on home sales wouldn't solve the country's housing issues
President Donald Trump has suggested eliminating the capital gains tax on home sales. That would largely benefit the high end of the housing market.
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Mortgage demand flatlines at low levels, as mortgage rates hit 4-week high
Mortgage demand barely moved last week as interest rates slightly increased. Demand is still better, however, than it was a year ago.
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Opendoor shares turn negative as hyped real estate stock fails to sustain meme rally
The ticker $OPEN has been heavily cited on WallStreetBets, the online forum behind the infamous GameStop mania in 2021.
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How companies are using body heat sensors to make offices more efficient and hospitable
Butlr uses body heat to track physical interactions and movement in the workplace. This helps clients save money through office efficiencies.
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The investor behind Opendoor's 190% run nearly shut down his fund
Eric Jackson has been posting obsessively about Opendoor as part of an effort to spark a rally in shares of the online real estate service.
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