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Tuesday, Jul 2

07

Manhattan is now a 'buyer's market' as real estate prices fall and inventory rises

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The average real estate sales price in Manhattan fell 3% to just more than $2 million, according to a report from Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel.

Thursday, Jun 27

19

Home prices begin to cool as active listings jump 35%

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For the four weeks ended June 23, the typical home sold for slightly less than its asking price, according to real estate brokerage Redfin.

Selling a home is expensive, too: Homeowners typically spend nearly $55,000, report finds

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While buying and maintaining a house can be expensive, it's also costly to sell it, according to a new report. Here's where the money is mostly spent.

Wednesday, Jun 26

21

Here's where U.S. rents are rising — and falling — the fastest

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Asking rents for one- and two-bedroom apartments are up more than 10% in some large U.S. cities since June 2023, according to Zumper.

14

Both mortgage rates and weekly mortgage demand are stuck in place, suggesting a slow summer housing market

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Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat last week, up just 0.8% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.

Tuesday, Jun 25

18

Here's how bad housing affordability is now

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Home prices are now 47% higher than they were in early 2020, with the median sale price now five times the median household income.

17

The typical new home in the U.S. is shrinking. Here's what that means for buyers

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The size of typical new homes in the U.S. has been declining for years, according to industry research. Here's how downsizing can help affordability.

Sunday, Jun 23

16

These are the least difficult areas in U.S. to buy a home: NBC News Home Buyer Index

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While the overall housing market in the U.S. is faced with high prices and borrowing costs, buying a house might be easier in some areas.

Friday, Jun 21

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More single-family built-for-rent homes are under construction in the U.S.

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More single-family built-for-rent homes are under construction. Here's what to consider if you need more space but can't afford to buy.

17

Home prices hit record high in May as sales stall

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Sales stalled in May as median existing home prices hit a record and mortgage rates remained high.

Thursday, Jun 20

14

Mortgage demand flattens even as interest rates hit the lowest level since March

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Mortgage applications to purchase a home rose 2% for the week and were 12% lower than the same week one year ago.

Tuesday, Jun 18

07

Top 10 most expensive cities for expats in 2024

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Hong Kong and Singapore are the most expensive city for expats to live in, according to Mercer's cost of living survey.

Monday, Jun 17

03

Singapore’s 'shophouses' are catching the eye of the rich, with some forking out tens of millions

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Shophouses are colonial-era buildings — with some built as early as the 1840s — that are under a government conservation program.

Friday, Jun 14

21

Competition in the housing market is cooling off. Here's why

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Homes are not selling as fast as they once were. This is causing supply to grow in some areas. Here's what that means for you as a homebuyer or seller.

19

Luxury homes on these beaches are losing value fast, as effects of climate change hit hard

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As sea levels rise and storms intensify, coastal real estate is seeing flooding and erosion like never before, and it's impacting home values.

Thursday, Jun 13

Maintenance and repair costs can be an unwelcome surprise for first-time homeowners. Here are some ways to avoid bill shock

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Buying a house is expensive in 2024, but so is keeping and maintaining it. How to avoid unwanted surprises.

13

Here are 9 stocks that can benefit from Fed interest rate cuts

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While lower borrowing costs would likely benefit the overall market, several names in the CNBC Investing Club portfolio could really get a boost.

09

Revolut moves global HQ to heart of London's financial district as it awaits UK bank license

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Revolut has purchased a 10-year lease for a new global headquarters in the YY London building in the center of Canary Wharf.

Wednesday, Jun 12

21

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady — here's what that means for your money

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The Federal Reserve will keep rates where they are, for now — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.

14

A brief drop in mortgage rates caused a huge surge in demand, but it may be short-lived

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Mortgage rates dropped for much of last week, causing total mortgage application volume to surge nearly 16%, according to the MBA's seasonally adjusted index.

Tuesday, Jun 11

15

Homebuyers take on 'a lot more than a mortgage payment,' expert says — 'hidden costs' average $18,000 a year

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Mortgage payments may be expensive, but the cost of owning and maintaining a home can be nearly as high. Here's what to know.

Monday, Jun 10

23

Home equity is near a record high. Tapping it may be tricky due to high interest rates

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Consumers are sitting on ample housing wealth. High interest rates make it difficult to access.

18

What to expect from the housing market in the second half of 2024, according to real estate experts

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While one expert points to signs of improvement in the housing market, others say more listings and lower interest rates won't counteract higher home prices.

Sunday, Jun 9

16

Buying a house of ‘Home Alone’ or John Lennon fame? There's a premium for that

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A number of famous homes are for sale. Luxury real estate agents say sellers typically fetch a premium for that cachet.

Thursday, Jun 6

21

36% of Americans think real estate is the best long-term investment. Here's the easiest way to get started

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Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, can be a way to tap into the real estate market as an investor. But, it can carry some risks. Here's more.

Wednesday, Jun 5

14

Mortgage demand falls for the second straight week, but all eyes are on Friday's jobs report

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Mortgage interest rates last week moved to the highest level since early May, and that pushed mortgage demand lower for the second straight week.

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Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest, is getting even bigger with a $400 million expansion

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The sprawling shopping complex is already home to 1,200 stores, 200 food and beverage outlets, an aquarium, a skating rink, and indoor amusement parks.

Tuesday, Jun 4

17

Investor home purchases jump for the first time in two years. Here's what that means for buyers

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Real estate investor activity picked up for the first time in nearly two years. Here's what it means for buyers, and even renters, on the market.

15

See inside Ford's new tech campus, a century-old Detroit train station restored for $950 million

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Ford Chair Bill Ford, who spearheaded the project, said the 30-acre campus will be key for the automaker's talent acquisition and retention.

Saturday, Jun 1

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Hurricane season will bring 4 to 7 major storms, NOAA predicts. How to prevent catastrophic damage to your home

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Scientists are forecasting "above-normal" activity for this year's hurricane season. How to prepare your home, as hurricane damage can be costly.