Nation Nov 06 Average long-term mortgage rate ticks up after four straight weekly declines 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
Nation Oct 23 Average long-term mortgage rate drops to lowest level in more than a year The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, dropping to its lowest level in more than a year. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Nation Oct 14 What to know about new U.S. tariffs on cabinets, vanities and some wooden furniture President Donald Trump cited national security and foreign trade practices as grounds for imposing the tariffs on certain finished wood products and product components. By Mae Anderson, Associated Press
Nation Sep 18 What to know about the Fed’s rate cut and mortgage rates Hoping that mortgage rates will keep dropping following the Federal Reserve's first rate cut since last year? Don't bank on it. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
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
Feb 20 What experts are forecasting for renters and homebuyers this year By Kenichi Serino 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. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 5:38 Housing shortage, soaring costs a major concern for voters this election year, polls show By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris 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… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch 5:39 How real estate commission changes could make buying and selling a home cheaper By John Yang, Shoshana Dubnow, Courtney Norris 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… Continue watching