Lower mortgage rates juices homebuyers
Several pieces of data saw increases in the past week, from mortgage demand to refinancing and purchases, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey: Mortgage rates will continue to 'bounce around'
RE/MAX president and CEO Nick Bailey discusses how rising mortgage rates are adding to housing affordability deterioration on 'The Claman Countdown.'
A tale of two housing markets: prices fall in the West while the East booms
In all of the 12 major housing markets west of Texas, plus Austin, home prices fell in January on an annual basis, according to mortgage-data firm Black Knight Inc.’s home-price index.
Housing markets in tech hubs are cooling fastest as turmoil in sector persists
Housing markets in tech hubs have cooled rapidly as turmoil hits the sector and mortgage rates remain elevated, according to a new report from Redfin.
New Orleans cracks down on influx of Airbnb-style short-term rentals with new restrictions
New Orleans is once again attempting to crack down on the city's influx of Airbnb-style short-term rentals by adopting new regulations limiting owners to one property per block.
Spring home buying season shows 'steady demand' as mortgage rates slip for second week
Demand for home buying has been "steady" as mortgage rates continue to slip. Mortgage rates fell for the second week to 6.42%, according to Freddie Mac, after the Federal Reserve said it would modestly hike rates.
Stuart Varney: California's new 'mansion tax' is just another way to bash the rich
FOX BUSINESS' Stuart Varney criticized California's "mansion tax" designed to reduce housing costs for the homeless arguing the bill has pushed homebuyers to sell.
California's homeless crisis is a huge industry: Caitlyn Jenner
Fox News contributor Caitlyn Jenner discusses California's push to overhaul homeless spending on 'Varney & Co.'
Stuart Varney: California's new 'mansion tax' is just another way to bash the rich
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney discusses California's new property tax designed to raise money to build affordable housing.
Housing market seeing 'drastic differences' from 2008 crash: Katrina Campins
'Mansion Global' host Katrina Campins tells homebuyers it's not the right time to buy in the current market.
Florida's red-hot real estate market cooling down: 'Gone are the days of' bidding wars, broker says
Sandals Realty Group broker Amanda Glass says Florida's home sellers are reluctant to list in fear of facing higher mortgages, taxes and insurance costs elsewhere.
Real estate reprieve continues as mortgage rates keep falling
Potential homebuyers received some positive news from Freddie Mac's weekly interest rate report, as mortgage rates continued their decline for the second week.
Bank failure fears spreading to Florida's real estate market
FOX Business' Ashley Webster reports from a for-sale townhome in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the local market is feeling some of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse impact.
Katrina Campins breaks down 'confusing' real estate, mortgage numbers
'Mansion Global' host Katrina Campins discusses the mortgage rate roller coaster and the impact of Silicon Valley Bank's closure on the real estate market.
Down payments fell to lowest level in two years: Here's why
Down payments have slipped to their lowest level in two years as mortgage rates remain elevated and inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, according to Redfin.
Oregon lawmakers pass $200M housing, homelessness package
Bipartisan Oregon lawmakers passed a $200 million homelessness package on Tuesday providing funding for rapid rehousing efforts and rental assistance programs.
Homebuyers should feel 'a lot more confident' about price negotiations: Sam DeBianchi
DeBianchi Real Estate broker and 'Million Dollar Listing Miami' alum Sam DeBianchi says home listing prices have become a 'real issue' in the current market.
Built to Honor program gifts Army veteran, family new mortgage-free home in Florida
A disabled Army veteran was gifted a brand new, mortgage-free home in Florida's Sapphire Point at Lakewood Ranch community courtesy of PulteGroup's Built to Honor program.
John Wayne’s California ranch hits the market for $12 million
The Rancho Pavoreal (Peacock Ranch in Spanish) spreads 2,000 acres in Sage, a small agricultural community. John Wayne used the property in the '70s.
Happiest countries in the world for 2023
The U.S. was 15th in rankings from the 2023 World Happiness Report. The report, which was published on Monday, said Finland and Denmark took the top two spots, respectively.