What you need to know about the mortgage interest deduction
The mortgage interest deduction allows homeowners to reduce their taxable income by the amount of interest paid on the loan. Learn more.
Wall Street to blame for sky-high home prices: Jeff Sica
Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica weighs in on Disney’s real estate development and Wall Street’s involvement in the housing market.
Rents reach 'insane' levels across US with no end in sight
The cost of rents have exploded across the country.
Existing home sales rebound, leaving record-low inventory
Existing home sales surged in January despite record-low inventories, suggesting buyers were motivated to make a purchase as interest rates are on the rise.
Mortgage rates near 4%, and even surpass it in many areas, data shows
Mortgage rates are rising, surpassing 4% in some areas of the U.S., according to recent data. And experts say the increases are likely to continue as the Fed prepares to raise rates.
Today’s 20-, 30-year mortgage refinance rates drop back below 4% | Feb. 18, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Feb. 18, 2022, which are mostly down from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates hold at money-saving levels for second straight day | Feb. 18, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 18, 2022, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Home mortgage rates climb to near 4%
The latest data from Freddie Mac shows 30-year fixed-rate mortgages approaching 4% as rates continue to climb
Murdaugh property where disgraced attorney’s wife, son found dead lists for $3.9M
The sprawling South Carolina estate where the family members of a once-prominent attorney were killed last summer is on the market for $3.9 million.
Real estate technology ETF targets evolving industry
The ETFMG Real Estate Tech ETF offers investors exposure in global technology companies looking to digitally transform the real estate industry and optimize the way consumers research, rent, buy, sell and manage properties.
Today's mortgage rates slide back below 4% | Feb. 17, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 17, 2022, which are largely down from yesterday.
Today’s mortgage refinance rates dip for two key rates | Feb. 17, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Feb. 17, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Housing inflation, supply chain create builders' perfect storm
Homebuilders are facing their own basket of inflation, which is making it more costly to construct a new home. Lumber prices over the past year added over $18,600 to the average price of a new single-family home: NAHB
NY Fed: Household debt grew by $1 trillion in 2021, most since before the Great Recession
Growing household debt is driven by higher prices on consumer goods, including homes and cars, according to the New York Fed.
Soaring lumber prices adding to 'dire' housing scenario
Expert says supply chain, deregulation and inflation issues hike up new home prices by more than $18K.
The 10 best housing markets for first-time homebuyers in 2022
A new study identified the top real estate markets for first-time homebuyers based on a number of factors, including affordability, job opportunities and proximity to larger cities.
‘Dire’ housing market predictions coming true: Expert
National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard says lumber and home building costs are due to supply chain, deregulation and inflation issues.
Lumber costs, delays add to housing market pressures
National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard says the construction industry is getting ‘nervous’ despite high demand.
15-year mortgage rates hold steady for 4th straight day | Feb. 16, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 16, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today’s mortgage refinance rates hold steady, but are more increases on the way? | Feb. 16, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Feb. 16, 2022, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.