California's failed bullet train: 100 billion reasons to return taxpayer money
The Trump administration made the right call. Not one additional red cent of federal taxpayer money should go towards this liberal pipe dream.
Don't blame millennials for lukewarm housing market
The housing market appears to be sluggish, suggesting that the American Dream of homeownership may be fading. Not so.
Amazon HQ2 in northern Virginia spurs real estate investment
Northern Virginia home prices on the rise amid Amazon HQ2 announcement
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch for sale with drastic price cut
The 2,700-acre property, which still maintains some of its iconic features, like a clock that spells out “Neverland”, is sure to draw attention this week.
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___ Huawei pleads not guilty to trade secrets charges in Seattle SEATTLE (AP) — The Chinese tech giant Huawei has pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges that it stole trade secrets from T-Mobile.
Homebuilders face affordability hurdles this spring
A pullback in mortgage rates has helped boost homebuilder stocks this year after a dismal 2018, when the U.S. housing market slowed under the weight of higher borrowing costs, rising prices and a thin supply of homes for sale.
US mortgage rates mostly held steady this week
U.S. long-term mortgage rates were unchanged this week, possibly helping affordability as home borrowing costs have been steadily declining since early November.
California residents flee to Las Vegas suburb to avoid high taxes
Residents of high tax states are fleeing to low tax areas like Henderson, Nevada.
Cohen: Trump sought Deutsche Bank loans by inflating assets
Cohen says the inflated numbers are tied to a loan request from the German lender in 2014.
US pending home sales increase by 4.6% in January
Pending home contracts are seen as a forward-looking indicator of the health of the housing market.
Property tax bill too high? How to lower it
If your assessment overestimates the value of your home, you are paying too much in property taxes and should take immediate steps to rectify the problem.
Vietnam, site of Trump-Kim summit, is a hot market for luxury property
Luxury home prices have been rising steadily over the past 18 months.
Home Depot bets on Spring recovery after disappointing earnings
Home Depot sees better and warmer days ahead.
Why small business owners should flock to Portland
The city tops the 20 best places to start a business list.
US housing starts fall to more than 2-year low
Housing starts dropped 11.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.078 million units last month.
AOC says Amazon HQ2 deal caused rental spike in Queens: Fact check
She also slammed the deal for offering $3 billion in tax breaks and incentives to the world’s richest man
Mortgage rates fall to lowest average in one year
It is potentially offering homebuyers a boost in affordability as Wall Street remains focused on global headwinds.
Average US mortgage rates fell this week
U.S. long-term mortgage rates dipped this week to the lowest average in more than a year, providing a possible boost to the start of the Spring homebuying season in March.
A glance at US mortgage rates
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week to the lowest levels since early February 2018, offering homebuyers a possible boost in affordability.
US home sales tumbled 1.2 percent in January
U.S. home sales fell 1.2 percent in January to their worst pace in more than three years, as persistent affordability problems have put a harsh chill in the real estate market.

















