Real Estate News

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Mortgage rates fall, homebuilder stocks rise amid US-China trade tensions

CNBC's Diana Olick reports on how escalating trade tensions with China are impacting mortgage rates and the housing market. Read Article

Fri, 24 May 2019 12:29:00 PDT

China is driving growth in Asia's real estate market despite trade war headwinds, report finds

Despite a decline in global commercial real estate markets, Asia-Pacific continues to enjoy a record-breaking growth � thanks to China, according to the Global Capital Flows report by JLL. Read Article

Thu, 23 May 2019 22:13:00 PDT

Mortgage rates fall sharply on China trade tensions

Investors are rushing into the relative safe haven of the bond market, causing the yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury to plummet. Read Article

Thu, 23 May 2019 11:14:00 PDT

April home sales fall 6.9% vs. expected 2.7%

CNBC's Diana Olick and Rick Santelli report on weaker than expected home sales for the month of April. Read Article

Thu, 23 May 2019 07:49:00 PDT

Why investors are pouring money into Asia-Pacific's real estate markets

Stuart Crow of JLL Asia Pacific discusses growing investment into Asia-Pacific's real estate market in light of U.S.-China trade war headwinds. Read Article

Thu, 23 May 2019 00:40:00 PDT

Bay Area techies plan to ditch San Francisco for these 5 cities: Survey

Even the tech crowd thinks San Francisco is too expensive for homeownership. That's according to the findings from a recent survey by robo-advisor Wealthfront. Here's where they would rather be. Read Article

Wed, 22 May 2019 09:29:00 PDT

Celebrity surgeon went 'all in' on $180 million Bel Air mansion, then came the high-end housing glut

The high-end real estate market is suffering, with a glut of overbuilt and overpriced mansions in many of the country's most affluent ZIP codes. Read Article

Wed, 22 May 2019 06:27:00 PDT

Do you consider your home a great investment? Think again

Your home may be many things. A place to raise your family. An opportunity to put down roots. But one thing it is not is a great investment, according to expert Jonathan Clements. Read Article

Wed, 22 May 2019 06:15:00 PDT

Mortgage refinances surge 8%, as rates fall to the lowest level since January 2018

Homeowners are taking advantage of lower interest rates, rushing to refinance their mortgages before rates potentially turn higher again. Read Article

Wed, 22 May 2019 04:03:00 PDT

Here are some signs that high-end housing might be headed for trouble

The high end real-estate market is under pressure, with an oversupply of high-priced homes and falling sales. Among the hardest hit are homes built on speculation. CNBC's Robert Frank reports on one mansion builder in L.A. who is facing some tough decisions. Read Article

Wed, 22 May 2019 04:02:00 PDT