Real Estate News
Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real Estate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What you need to know about applying for rental assistance as national eviction ban comes to an end
The national eviction ban will lift in less than 10 days. There are still tens of billions of dollars available to help keep struggling renters in their homes. Read Article
Volatile interest rates cause mortgage demand to drop
A mixed picture of mortgage rates last week was enough to put the brakes on a recent rise in refinance demand. Read Article