Real Estate News
Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real Estate
The Fed won't keep interest rates near zero forever — here's what to do now
The Fed is giving consumers a chance to take advantage of rock-bottom rates. Read Article
Nearly one-third of U.S. homes are at high risk of natural disaster, study says
Twenty-two weather- or climate-related disasters each resulted in at least $1 billion in damages last year, the NOAA says. Read Article
Weekly mortgage demand falls, but size of average homebuyer loan hits record
Sharp gains in home prices and a slight rise in interest rates combined to weaken demand for mortgages last week. Read Article
America's top-tier malls were resilient, but values are now crumbling, down 45% from 2016 levels, Green Street says
The real estate analytics firm Green Street estimates the values of so-called A-rated malls have tumbled about 45% from 2016 levels. Read Article
November home prices rose 9.5%, one of the highest gains on record, Case-Shiller says
Strong growth in home prices is showing no signs of abating, thanks to high buyer demand and a record low supply of homes for sale. Read Article
Why 'tax the rich' policies may make sense in a K-shaped economy
Some state officials want to raise taxes on the wealthy to plug Covid-era budget gaps. The policy meshes with an unequal pandemic recovery, economists say. Read Article
Nearly 20% of renters in America are behind on their payments
As of the January rent bill, more than 10 million Americans will be behind on their rent, meaning 18% of all renters are in danger of being evicted. Read Article
States will soon start giving out $25 billion in rental assistance. How to apply
States will soon start giving out billions in rental assistance. Here's what you need to know if you're struggling. Read Article
Existing home sales in 2020 hit highest point since 2006, but listings are at a record low
Pandemic-driven demand drove total 2020 home sales to the highest level since 2006. Read Article
These are the five hottest – and three coldest – markets for home prices in 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed not only how we live but where we live, and that has upended some of the usual trends in housing markets. Read Article
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