How down payment-assistance programs can help clear the path to homeownership
One barrier toward homeownership is having enough money saved. Experts say down payment-assistance programs may be worth another look.
Read More
Affordability remain stretched in housing market but inventories are rising, says Ivy Zelman
Ivy Zelman, executive vice president of Zelman & Associates, joins CNBC’s ‘The Exchange’ to discuss the “wonky” housing market, nationwide trends in home inventories and prices, and more.
It’s too hot to sell a house this summer, some real estate experts say. What home sellers can do
The summer heat might be slowing down home sale foot traffic in your area. If it’s too hot, here are things to consider as a summer home seller.
Here’s what a Kamala Harris administration could mean for your wallet
With Kamala Harris as the front-runner to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee, here’s what to know about her positions on key money issues.
The consumer is struggling with home affordability, says Zelman’s Alan Ratner
Alan Ratner, Zelman & Associates managing director, joins ‘Closing Bell: Overtime’ to discuss this week’s homebuilders rally.
Some renters may be ‘mortgage-ready’ and not know it. Here’s how to tell
Roughly 7.9 million households in the U.S. were considered “income mortgage-ready” in 2022, Zillow found in an analysis. Here are two things to you should know.
Here’s why international buyers are pulling way back from the U.S. housing market
Foreign buyers are facing high prices and tight supply in the housing market, and they’re also up against a strong U.S. dollar.
Rent caps cause unintended consequences for affordability, says former US Sen. Judd Gregg
Judd Gregg, former U.S. senator from New Hampshire, joins CNBC’s ‘The Exchange’ to discuss Biden’s call for rent caps, why price controls backfire by reducing available rental units, and his reaction to Rep. Schiff’s call for Biden to drop out of the presidential race.
San Francisco downtown is a ‘ghost town’ that needs revival, mayoral candidate says
Democrat Mark Farrell, former interim mayor of San Francisco, is proposing a 20-year vision to revitalize the city’s downtown.
These are America’s 10 best states for buying and selling a home in 2024, with a big caveat at No. 1
These ten states are navigating high mortgage rates and tight housing inventory to host the best real estate markets in America for homebuyers and sellers.
‘Rentvesting’ can be ‘a good way to get into the property market,’ economist says. Here’s how it works
“Rentvesting” means that someone rents their primary residence while trying to enter the housing market by buying a home they can afford elsewhere.