Nation Sep 28 High mortgage rates compound housing affordability challenges By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Molly Mazilu
Nation Aug 11 Almost nowhere in California is building enough housing. Here's why California cities and counties are struggling to meet state housing targets. Despite having state-approved plans, actual construction lags behind. By Ben Christopher, CalMatters
Economy Feb 26 Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since 2022 The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 5.98% from 6.01% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 6.76%. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Nation Nov 06 Average long-term mortgage rate ticks up after four straight weekly declines The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after falling to its lowest level in more than a year last week. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Nov 01 U.S. home turnover rate at lowest level in decades as housing slump drags on, analysis finds The number of U.S. homes that typically change hands as people relocate for work, retire or trade-up for more living space hasn't been this low in nearly 30 years, according to an analysis by Redfin. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Oct 23 Average long-term mortgage rate drops to lowest level in more than a year By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, dropping to its lowest level in more than a year. Continue reading
Oct 14 What to know about new U.S. tariffs on cabinets, vanities and some wooden furniture By Mae Anderson, Associated Press President Donald Trump cited national security and foreign trade practices as grounds for imposing the tariffs on certain finished wood products and product components. Continue reading
Sep 18 What to know about the Fed's rate cut and mortgage rates By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Hoping that mortgage rates will keep dropping following the Federal Reserve's first rate cut since last year? Don't bank on it. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:46 Home sales went up in July, offering momentum to a struggling market By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant 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,… Continue watching
Mar 05 Trump administration took down its list of hundreds of federal buildings targeted for potential sale By Jill Colvin, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press By Wednesday morning, the list was gone entirely. Continue reading