AI playing ‘transformative’ role in reshaping the real estate industry
Real estate firms are turning to generative AI tools and large language models to speed market analysis and assess whether a particular property would be an investment worth pursuing.
Housing market could hit another bump as student loan payments resume
The resumption of federal student loan payments this fall could hit the housing market, which has already been walloped by the spike in mortgage rates.
US pending home sales plummet as high mortgage rates take a toll
Pending home sales in the U.S. fell much more than expected in August as housing affordability continues to worsen. The current rate on the 30-year mortgage is 7.31%.
Mortgage demand slumps as rates surge to 23-year high
Home-purchase applications slumped again last week as mortgage rates surged to the highest level since 2000, rapidly cooling demand among would-be buyers.
New home sales tumble in August amid rising mortgage rates
Sales of new U.S. homes fell more than expected in August as mortgage rates shot back above 7%, locking many would-be homebuyers out of the housing market.
Home prices hit a new record-high in July
U.S. home prices continued to march higher in July, according to new S&P data, even as the housing market grapples with an ongoing spike in mortgage rates.
See how much higher mortgage rates are actually costing you
Mortgage rates have skyrocketed in the wake of the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest-rate hike campaign, costing U.S. homebuyers thousands of dollars.
Existing home sales fall for fifth month as supply crunch worsens
The sale of previously owned homes slumped again in August as high mortgage rates and a worsening supply shortage left would-be buyers with limited options.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes, but high mortgage rates could be here to stay
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the first time in months, but mortgage rates are unlikely to fall despite the long-awaited pause.
Housing starts unexpectedly plummet to lowest level since 2020
New U.S. home construction fell 11.3% in August to the lowest level in three years as a spike in mortgage rates suppresses demand among would-be buyers.
Homebuilder sentiment plunges again amid spike in mortgage rates
Sentiment among U.S. homebuilders unexpectedly fell into negative territory in September as high mortgage rates weighed on consumer demand for new homes.
Gisele Bündchen buys $9.1 million Florida mansion
Former Victoria's Secret model Gisele Bündchen bought a lavish and modern estate located in Southwest Ranches, Florida. The sprawling property is 7.5 acres.
Monthly home prices hit all-time high, driving pending sales down
Monthly home prices in the United States hit an all-time high during a four-week period ending in September with mortgage rates hovering over 7%.
'Brady Bunch' house sells for much less than asking price; buyer calls it 'worst investment ever'
The home that served as the exterior for "The Brady Bunch" was transformed by HGTV to look exactly like the house from the sitcom. A woman recently bought it for $3.2 million.
Why are home prices so expensive? Blame the boomers, Barclays says
Would-be homebuyers nationwide. are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
Mortgage rates hold steady above 7% ahead of Fed's next move: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 7.12% for the week ending September 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Why can't you find a house for sale?
The U.S. has a worsening housing shortage crisis caused by years of underbuilding, the astronomical rise in mortgage rates and a lack of new construction.
Mortgage demand plummets as high rates squeeze buyers
Home-purchase applications tumbled last week to the lowest level in nearly three decades as high interest rates and limited availability weighed on demand.
Los Angeles proposal to place homeless in vacant hotel rooms draws criticism
Los Angeles residents will vote next spring on a proposal that would have hotels place homeless people in vacant rooms through a voucher program administered by the city.
Half of homeowners want to move but feel stuck: survey
High mortgage rates and home prices are the top two reasons keeping homeowners from moving house, according to a recent survey by Point.

















