Iran war upends spring housing market. Here's what real estate agents are seeing
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Sen. Warren rips Federal Reserve chair pick Kevin Warsh: 'You have learned nothing from your failures'
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts and ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, during...
Fannie Mae accepts first crypto-backed mortgage product
Fannie Mae will now accept crypto-backed mortgages via a new product by mortgage company Better Home and Finance and Coinbase....
The spring housing market is on, but mortgage rates just shot higher. Here's what to know.
A realtor gives neighbors a tour during an open house at a home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US, on...
January new home sales plunge to the lowest pace since 2022
Blaine, Minnesota. New homes starting at a half million dollars in Lexington Waters are high efficiency homes and are HOA...
Mortgage rates surge to highest since September, hitting spring housing market
In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets of neighborhood on Jan. 13, 2026 in Thousand Oaks,...
Expats alert: Dubai tightens housing rules, shared apartment violations may cost Dh1 million fines – The Times of India
Bed-Space Living in Dubai Under Fire as New Law Imposes Dh500K to Dh1 Million Fines Dubai has introduced a sweeping...
February home sales see small rebound, but supply growth is 'sluggish'
Home sales made a small gain to start the year, but higher mortgage rates now could throw cold water on...
Home sellers are relisting properties at fastest pace in a decade, but spring supply is still low
A "For Sale" sign outside a house in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 12,...
Big investors have been fleeing for-sale housing market, even before Trump ordered ban
In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets on Jan. 14, 2026 in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin...
Mortgage rates jump sharply higher after Iran strikes, reversing last week's decline
An aerial view of homes in San Francisco, Aug. 27, 2025.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesAfter falling below 6%, matching their...
Mortgage rates just dropped below 6%, matching lowest level since 2022
A stock market sell-off had investors rushing to the relative safety of the bond market Monday morning, causing yields to...
Mortgage rates sink to the lowest level in a month, sparking more refinance demand
In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets on Jan. 14, 2026 in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin...
January homes sales tank more than 8%, as Realtors say potential buyers are 'struggling'
Prospective buyers arrive during an open house at a home in Seattle, Washington, US, on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. David...
Housing affordability package set to advance in Congress amid home-cost concerns
In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets on Jan. 14, 2026 in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin...
A surprising share of homeowners have high mortgage rates. Here's the breakdown
An aerial view of homes in San Francisco, Aug. 27, 2025.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesThe share of U.S. homeowners with...
Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade
A "sale pending" sign is posted in front of a home for sale on November 30, 2023 in Larkspur, California.Justin...
Pending home sales drop sharply in December, dampening 2026 outlook
An "Open House" sign outside a home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Zak Bennett...
Democrat Khanna refloats bill to block investors from buying up homes after Trump proposal
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, 2025.Anadolu...
Can Home Depot's AI-powered push to court pros move the needle in its own business?
Timothy Ellsberry, an Atlanta-based custom homebuilder, is impressed with Home Depot's latest AI-infused efforts to attract professionals. Ellsberry joined Home...
