The new retirement: Watchin' the sun bake on my front porch swing
It’s the new retirement, and it could be a long retirement.
Federal housing reform is headed in the right direction: Former Fannie Mae executive
Former Fannie Mae executive Tim Rood on the push for federal housing reform.
Warren Buffett blasts class-action real estate suit accusing firms of 'conspiring' against sellers
Buffett owns the largest residential brokerage in the U.S.
US mortgage rates post biggest drop in decade to 4.06 pct.
Purchasing a home just became a lot cheaper, thanks mostly to the Federal Reserve's decision to put its interest rate hikes on hold for now.
US mortgage rates post biggest weekly drop in decade
The Federal Reserve said last month it would be “patient” about interest rate hikes in 2019 amid signs of a slowing U.S. economy.
Ben Carson: Fannie, Freddie conservatorship is ridiculous
Government ownership of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac puts the American Dream and U.S. taxpayers in jeopardy, said Ben Carson.
Fannie and Freddie reform could get snarled in White House infighting
Reforming the mortgage giants is no easy task mainly due to politics.
US housing starts fall on weak single-family homebuilding
The percent decline was the largest in eight months, and bad weather could have contributed to the sharp drop in homebuilding last month.
FHA tightening mortgage underwriting standards as credit scores decline
The agency is prepared to take further action to address an increase in “higher-risk credit characteristics” within its mortgage portfolio.
U.S. existing home sales surge, boosted by Fed's signal on rates
The National Association of Realtors said on Friday existing home sales jumped 11.8 percent.
US home sales soared 11.8 percent in February as affordability helped by rising wages and falling mortgage rates
US home sales soared 11.8 percent in February as affordability helped by rising wages and falling mortgage rates.
Want to live in a big US city? Here's what you need to earn
California’s big cities have some of the most expensive homes.
Building Homes for Heroes: Non-profit aims to help wounded veterans gain independence
Building Homes for Heroes has become a significant difference maker by building and remodeling homes for wounded veterans and their families.
A glance at US mortgage rates
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, with the benchmark 30-year home loan at 4.28 percent, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
Consumers should soon see benefit of Fed's patience on rates
It was only a few months ago that interest rates were marching higher and bearing down on everyone from home buyers to stock investors.
New Fed forecast for 2019: Slower growth and zero rate hikes
The Federal Reserve sent a stark message Wednesday: The economy is slowing.
Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019
The Federal Reserve is expected to end its latest policy meeting Wednesday by refining its new overarching message that it plans to be "patient" about any further interest rate hikes.
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___ Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged and projected no rate hikes in 2019, dramatically underscoring its plan to be "patient" about any further increases.
Survey: Top CEOs report weaker economic outlook for 1Q
Top U.S. CEOs are reporting that their economic outlook weakened in the first three months of the year although it remains above its historical average.
A new class action lawsuit challenges the National Association of Realtors
A new class action lawsuit has been brought against the National Association of Realtors challenging their practices and compensation policies.