New York real estate weakness intensifies amid tax changes, hikes
An increase in mansion and transfer taxes went into effect on Monday
Possible Fannie, Freddie IPO whets Wall Street's appetite
Government housing officials have publicly stated that reforming Fannie and Freddie is a priority and they are weighing an eventual public offering that could mean an equity sale of as much as $100 billion.
Buying a house? 15 questions to ask
Finding the right home involves research, so you’ll need to ask the right questions.
Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ Martha’s Vineyard estate goes on market for $65M
Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ oceanfront estate on Martha’s Vineyard along the New England coastline is up for sale.
Airbnb offering customers chance to rent castles, private islands, other luxury sites
Airbnb has launched its rental tier called Airbnb Luxe in which consumers can pick out high-end homes to rent.
Trump council to nix regs that make housing more costly: Ben Carson
The White House council will include members of eight federal agencies and will be chaired by HUD Secretary Ben Carson.
These are the most undervalued cities in the US this year, study says
SmartAsset released a study on the most undervalued cities in the U.S. this year and Pittsburgh, Pa., came out on top.
US new-home sales fell 7.8% in May
Lower mortgage rates and a healthy job market have yet to unleash more home-buying.
New York City rent law exposes tenants to ‘slum situations,’ former Sen. Al D’Amato warns
New rent regulation will discourage landlords from investing in housing improvements, said fmr. Sen. Al D’Amato.
NYC home prices plunge after SALT deductions capped
The high-end Hamptons housing market is also slowing.
Income needed to afford a mortgage in 35 major US cities
If you don’t make $200,000 per year, you might have a hard time buying a home in San Francisco.
The most expensive lease in the US will cost you $1.5M per month
A mansion in Bel Air – the most expensive in the U.S. – offers a suite where medical procedures can be performed.
Purchasing these 2 private islands just minutes from Manhattan will cost you $13M
For a cool $13 million, you could own Columbia and Pea Islands which are located just 30 minutes from Manhattan.
These are the least affordable housing markets in the US, study says
247 Wall Street reviewed data from ATTOM Data Solutions’ Q1 2019 home affordability report and found America’s least affordable housing markets.
Discovery Channel founder's $279M Colorado ranch includes some unbelievable perks
Billionaire John Hendricks is selling his stunning 8,700-acre Colorado estate ranch for $279 million.
Ben Carson rips red tape behind the soaring housing costs
Ben Carson is taking on outdated housing regulations.
Renters can afford to live alone in these 10 big US cities
If you're looking for some alone time, you may want to consider moving to a cheaper city — where renters can afford to live by themselves in peace.
Americans have critical misconceptions about mortgage requirements
Potential homeowners may be hesitant to get into the market because they overestimate requirements.
Why Americans should get into the housing market now
Mortgage rates have steadily declined, with the 30-year fixed-rate bottoming out to 3.82 percent, its lowest level since September 2017.
Buyer's market: The top cities with an increase in affordable housing
A new study shows many metropolitan areas have seen an increase in affordability of homes across the U.S. These are the top 10 cities that saw the biggest shift.
















