Nation Aug 21 Home sales went up in July, offering momentum to a struggling market By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Politics Mar 05 Trump administration took down its list of hundreds of federal buildings targeted for potential sale By Wednesday morning, the list was gone entirely. By Jill Colvin, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Economy Feb 20 What experts are forecasting for renters and homebuyers this year Stubbornly high mortgage rates, rising rents and a lack of affordable housing have contributed to fewer home sales and rising homelessness for the past three years. 2025 might not look much different, experts say. By Kenichi Serino
Nation May 30 Watch 5:38 Housing shortage, soaring costs a major concern for voters this election year, polls show The cost of housing is a top financial concern for voters this election year, second only behind inflation, according to a Gallup poll this month. It comes as home prices in the U.S. jumped 6.5 percent in March compared to… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Nation Mar 27 Watch 5:39 How real estate commission changes could make buying and selling a home cheaper Buying and selling a home could get cheaper after the National Association of Realtors agreed to resolve a lawsuit and rewrite several rules that regulate how commissions are set, advertised and paid. Currently, a person selling their house pays a… By John Yang, Shoshana Dubnow, Courtney Norris
Feb 20 Watch 8:10 Low demand for commercial office space fuels economic fears By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes Federal regulators in recent weeks have signaled concerns about commercial real estate, a financial sector that could spell economic trouble. A combination of decreased demand for office space and high interest rates have put pressure on lease holders and smaller… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 6:06 Why renting over buying might be the favored choice in today’s real estate landscape By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings Buying has almost always been favored over renting when it comes to housing. For generations, the prevailing wisdom has been that renting is a waste of money. But what about now, with a tough real estate market characterized by elevated… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 8:49 Lawsuits challenging real estate commission could shake up housing market By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes The Federal Reserve is projecting as many as three interest rate cuts next year. That could help lower mortgage rates, which have been at a two-decade high this year, and help improve the affordability of buying a home. But a… Continue watching
Oct 17 Trump employee and appraiser testify against him in civil fraud trial By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Trump company accountant Donna Kidder testified that she was told to make some assumptions favorable to the firm on internal financial spreadsheets. Outside appraiser Doug Larson said he didn't suggest or condone a former Trump Organization comptroller's methods of valuing… Continue reading
Oct 05 Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate reaches 7.49 percent, highest level in over two decades By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The cost of financing a home surged again this week, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers. Continue reading