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Kamala Harris has supported affordable housing in the past. This refloated policy might benefit renters Kamala Harris has been a proponent for affordable housing throughout her career. Some experts believe her LIFT the Middle Class Act will benefit renters.

Mortgage demand drops, as homebuyers wait for lower rates Mortgage interest rates eased very slightly last week, but not enough to get today's potential homebuyers off the fence.

How down payment-assistance programs can help clear the path to homeownership One barrier toward homeownership is having enough money saved. Experts say down payment-assistance programs may be worth another look.

It’s too hot to sell a house this summer, some real estate experts say. What home sellers can do The summer heat might be slowing down home sale foot traffic in your area. If it's too hot, here are things to consider as a summer home seller.

June home sales slump, pointing to a buyer's market as supply increases The median price of an existing home sold in June was $426,900, an increase of 4.1% year over year

A Silicon Valley executive had $400,000 stolen by cybercriminals while buying a home. Here’s her warning Real estate, with its large transaction sizes and frequent use of bank wires, has proven to be an especially lucrative target for cybercriminals.

Here's what a Kamala Harris administration could mean for your wallet With Kamala Harris as the frontrunner to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee, here's what to know about where she stands on key money issues.

Some renters may be ‘mortgage-ready’ and not know it. Here's how to tell Roughly 7.9 million households in the U.S. were considered "income mortgage-ready" in 2022, Zillow found in an analysis. Here are two things to you should know.

Here's why international buyers are pulling way back from the U.S. housing market Foreign buyers are facing high prices and tight supply in the housing market, and they're also up against a strong U.S. dollar.

How on-time rent payments can help 'credit invisible' consumers be seen Counting on-time rent payments can help consumers build a credit profile and qualify for loans.

Mortgage refinance demand jumps to a 2-year high, as interest rates drop Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level since March last week, sparking swift demand in refinancing.

San Francisco downtown is a 'ghost town' that needs revival, mayoral candidate says Democrat Mark Farrell, former interim Mayor of San Francisco, is proposing a 20-year vision to revitalize the city's downtown.

These are America's 10 best states for buying and selling a home in 2024, with a big caveat at No. 1 These ten states are navigating high mortgage rates and tight housing inventory to host the best real estate markets in America for homebuyers and sellers.

'Rentvesting' can be 'a good way to get into the property market,' economist says. Here's how it works "Rentvesting" means that someone rents their primary residence while trying to enter the housing market by buying a home they can afford elsewhere.

3 money moves to make ahead of the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in years Everything from student loans, car loans, mortgages and credit cards will be impacted once the Fed starts cutting interest rates.

The housing market, explained in 6 charts This data helps show why the housing market feels so different than it did just a few years ago.

With high prices and mortgage rates, aspiring and current homeowners feel ‘stuck' Affordability has plummeted since the early days of the pandemic, data shows.

Inside a $60 million beachfront mansion with subterranean secrets and Italian flair The owner of the Mar Pietra beachfront mansion in Delray Beach, Florida, is looking to shatter a local price record with an asking price of $60 million.

China gears up for next week's Third Plenum meeting. Here's why real estate isn't likely the main focus China's real estate problems may be massive, but analysts expect the upcoming Third Plenum to focus on other areas — such as high local government debt levels.

Gen Zers are willing to buy fixer-upper homes. Some already regret the decision, new report finds Buying a fixer-upper home can mean a much cheaper purchase price. But the cost to make needed repairs and remodel might outweigh those savings.

Here's the inflation breakdown for June 2024 — in one chart The annual inflation rate declined again in June 2024, as measured by the consumer price index. Consumers have seen relief for staples like food and gas.

Here's why housing inflation is still stubbornly high Shelter inflation is the main impediment to the consumer price index hitting its target level. It's moderating slower than economists expected.

U.S. cities are sinking. Here's what that means for homeowners Home values in areas with high land subsidence could drop 8.1%, according to forthcoming research. It's not the only way sinking surfaces could affect consumers.

Nearly half of Gen Zers get help from the bank of mom and dad, report finds Today, 46% of Gen Zers rely on financial assistance from their family to get by, according to a new report from Bank of America.

Mortgage refinance demand drops further, despite homeowners sitting on $17 trillion in equity The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased last week to 7.00% from 7.03%.

It suddenly looks like there are too many homes for sale. Here's why that's not quite right Inventory of both new and existing homes is finally rising, but the supply of newly built homes appears to be way too high.

San Francisco's AI boom can't stop real estate slide, as office vacancies reach new record Office vacancies in San Francisco hit another record in the second quarter, and rent prices fell to their lowest since 2015, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

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

Home prices begin to cool as active listings jump 35% For the four weeks ended June 23, the typical home sold for slightly less than its asking price, according to real estate brokerage Redfin.