Politics Mar 13 Trump signs executive orders aimed at home affordability ahead of midterms By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Nation Aug 21 Watch 5:46 Home sales went up in July, offering momentum to a struggling market The housing market showed signs of life in July, with existing home sales increasing by 2% from the previous month. It's offering a bit of momentum to a market that’s been struggling. Geoff Bennett discussed the numbers with Daryl Fairweather,… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Politics Mar 15 Americans are frustrated by housing prices ahead of the 2024 election The shortage is dampening President Joe Biden's assurances that the U.S. economy is strong. And it underscores the degree to which Republican Donald Trump has largely overlooked the shortages. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Oct 05 Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate reaches 7.49 percent, highest level in over two decades The cost of financing a home surged again this week, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Nation Jul 07 Monthly mortgage payments remain high even as U.S. home prices ease Would-be homebuyers are willing to take on sharply higher mortgage payments, even as home prices have begun to pull back this year. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Sep 22 Existing U.S. home sales fell in August, price growth slows By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August and prices that have been soaring eased, the latest sign the housing market is cooling as intense competition leaves many would-be buyers on the sidelines. Existing homes sales fell 2% last… Continue reading
Aug 10 Houses are getting scooped up before they're listed. It's shutting people out of homeownership By Courtney Vinopal As U.S. home prices surge while housing inventory is at a historic low, some real estate agents say the tight market is becoming even more competitive through the practice of so-called “pocket listing” deals that are sold to buyers before… Continue reading
Jan 22 Home sales plummet 6.4 percent in December By Josh Boak, Associated Press For all of 2018, sales of existing homes fell 3.1 percent from a year ago to the weakest total since 2015. Continue reading
Feb 21 U.S. home sales fell 3.2 percent in January, 2nd straight decline By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press U.S. sales of existing homes fell in January from a year earlier by the most in more than three years, and declined for a second consecutive month. Would-be buyers were stymied by rising prices and a shortage of homes for… Continue reading
Mar 26 Why location, location, location in real estate is 'BS' By Marc Joseph Location, real estate agent Marc Joseph learned firsthand, is not enough to substantiate buying a house. He lost $600,000 in Florida's 2005 housing bubble, and the way prices are climbing, he's worried the Sunshine State is veering toward another bust. Continue reading