Real Estate News
Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real Estate
Prices are going up — here's what inflation means to you
As the economy picks up in the wake of the pandemic, so will inflation. Here's how to prepare for rising costs. Read Article
Household debt climbs to $14.64 trillion, due to jump in mortgages and car loans
Total household debt balances rose by $85 billion in the first quarter, a 0.6% increase that brought the total level to $14.64 trillion. Read Article
Weekly mortgage refinance demand jumps on brief drop in rates
A brief drop in mortgage interest rates sent some borrowers rushing to their lenders to see if they could get any savings. Read Article
SoftBank-backed mortgage lender Better going public via $7.7 billion SPAC
Digital mortgage lender Better will make its market debut by merging with Aurora Acquisition Corp., valuing the company at $7.7 billion. Read Article
Californians could see new stimulus checks, renter assistance under this proposal. Here's who would qualify
A budget surplus in the Golden State could lead to more help for residents in the form of stimulus checks, renter assistance and utility payments. Read Article
Tour Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's $35 million private island
The Bahamian island Faith Hill and Tim McGraw spent years and many millions to develop is on the market for $35 million. Read Article
Homebuyers are the most pessimistic they've been in a decade thanks to tight supply, high prices
Sentiment among homebuyers fell to the lowest level in the 10-year history of a Fannie Mae survey, due to a housing shortage and soaring prices. Read Article
'It's very scary for renters right now': Housing assistance is becoming more widely available, but the federal eviction ban is at risk
Housing experts say a judge's overturning of the federal eviction moratorium puts tenants at risk just as rental assistance becomes more widely available. Read Article
A Roth IRA could help you buy a home. Here's what to know
Up to $10,000 in Roth IRA earnings can be withdrawn free of taxes and penalty, along with contributions, for a home purchase if you meet certain requirements. Read Article
National eviction ban remains in effect as government appeals ruling. Here's what renters need to know
The Department of Justice quickly moved to appeal a ruling this week that overturned the nationwide ban on evictions. What struggling renters need to know. Read Article