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Property taxes increased in the U.S. in recent years. Appealing the bill can help lower your taxes immediately and secure future savings. Here’s what to know.

The housing shortage is finally easing, but even with more listings available, the market still historically unaffordable to a huge swath of buyers. Here's why.

After falling for most of April, homebuyer mortgage demand rose for the second straight week, as buyers are enticed by more inventory.

More renters are choosing to stay in their apartments when their leases are up.

Some Americans believe real estate and gold are the best assets for long-term investments over stocks. They may be misguided.

The Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged still has far-reaching implications for almost all forms of borrowing as well as the returns on a savings account.

Mortgage demand from both homeowners and potential homebuyers moved higher last week, even though mortgage rates didn't fall very much.

From credit cards and mortgage rates to auto loans and savings accounts, all sorts of consumer borrowing costs are impacted by Fed moves.

A new survey of painters and remodelers' feelings about the economy and the challenges ahead bodes well for Home Depot.

Mortgage rates didn't move much last week, and neither did homebuyers who are less concerned with rates and more worried about their finances and their jobs.

Investment in Europe's real estate sector is recovering at pace following years of subdued activity, according to new research from commercial property group CBRE.

Consumer sentiment continued to worsen in April, declining across all political groups with significant hurdles anticipated in multiple sectors of the economic landscape.  April’s Index of Consumer Sentiment, a survey conducted by the University of Michigan, had a final reading of 52.2, declining 8.4% from March’s 57 reading and down an eyebrow-raising 32.4% on a…

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Home sales in March were weaker than expected, due to higher mortgage rates and concern over the broader economy.

Mortgage demand continues to drop as mortgage rates climb to a two-month high. Refinance demand is hit the most, while homebuyers face economic uncertainty.

The four-floor listing at 111 West 57th St. spans 11,480 square feet and is being pitched as a rare collector’s item for global elites.

Mortgage rates moved sharply higher last week, causing a drop in mortgage demand and a surge in homebuyers seeking riskier loans.

Mortgage rates surged over 7% to end the week, after massive volatility in bond markets surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.

Consumer sentiment has now fallen for the fourth straight month as the economy continues to waver under a back and forth on tariffs and trade wars, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The preliminary Index of Consumer Sentiment reading for April came in at 50.8, a 10.9% tumble from March’s reading…

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China is one of largest owners of U.S. mortgages. There is growing concern that in retaliation for tariffs the country could sell them, causing rates to rise.

Mortgage demand surged to the highest level since September as Trump's tariff plans caused interest rates to drop. But those rates are now back up.