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Mortgage rates just dropped to a six-month low, and refinances shoot higher

Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 9% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Read Article

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:02:11 PDT

Home prices broke records in May, according to S&P Case-Shiller

Home prices were 16.6% higher than in May 2020, the highest reading in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller report's 30-plus years. Read Article

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:23:12 PDT

Consumer losses due to Covid-related fraud top $500 million

Consumers have reported losing more than $500 million to Covid-related fraud since the beginning of 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Read Article

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:05:23 PDT

International buyers dropped out of U.S. housing during pandemic, but China is rushing back

Sales of U.S. homes to foreign buyers fell by 31% from April 2020 to March 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors. Read Article

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:59:56 PDT

Housing boom is over as new home sales fall to pandemic low

After a year of frenzied buying and price gains in the double digits, newly built homes are now out of reach for much of the demand that remains in the market. Read Article

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:31:10 PDT

The national eviction ban ends July 31. What to do if you're at risk of eviction

Millions of Americans could face eviction when the national moratorium expires on July 31. Here are steps they should take to try to protect themselves. Read Article

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:15:27 PDT

These companies are sucking carbon out of the atmosphere — and investors are piling in

Carbon capture is becoming increasingly popular among investors, and these companies are at the forefront. Read Article

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:13:33 PDT

Here's how to tap your house for cash as home prices soar

With record amounts of home equity on hand, homeowners may be able to lower their monthly payments, take cash out — or all of the above. Read Article

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:00:53 PDT

Sales of existing homes rise slightly as more listings finally hit the market

After four straight months of declines, sales of previously owned homes rose 1.4% in June month to month. Read Article

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:42:49 PDT

White House officials encourage states to get rental assistance out faster

Biden administration officials urged states and cities on Wednesday to move quickly to get rental assistance to households that have fallen behind. Read Article

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:51:01 PDT