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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Offices are the top choice for Asia-Pacific property investors in 2021, survey finds
Asia-Pacific’s real estate investors are most likely to put money into offices in 2021, according to a survey by property investment firm Colliers International.