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Global equity release market projected to hit $52B by 2035

New survey found that North America is expected to account for much of the projected growth

Criminals used 79 dormant domains to impersonate a top real estate team

Unauthorized traffic can damage a brokerage’s and domain’s reputation with email providers

Hispanic homebuyers still want in. Here’s how real estate agents can help

The column highlights FHA 203(k) and conventional renovation loans for financing purchase plus eligible repairs.

Soar AI Secures $1B Equity For Industrial-To-Data-Center Development

A former private jet operator landed a large equity commitment to develop AI campuses, which will transform existing industrial sites.

A Third of Pandemic-Era Homebuyers Regret Their Real Estate Purchase 

Buying a home can be a high-stakes decision under pressure, and for many in recent years, buyer's remorse has become a real problem.

EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star Precious Achiuwa Snaps Up $1.8 Million Miami Condo in Celebrity-Favored Luxury Tower

Achiuwa is expanding his real estate portfolio after signing a contract for a $1.84 million condo inside a lavish Miami development.

Optimal Blue expands into borrower engagement with Usherpa acquisition

Usherpa will be natively integrated into Optimal Blue, the companies say

Service Properties Trust Gets Surprise $2B Cash Bid For 93 Hotels

TKO LLC offered $2B in cash for 93 Service Properties Trust hotels, but analysts see problems in the fine print.

Why private homebuilders are getting M&A premiums right now

Whelan Advisory's Margaret Whelan says five to 10 years of lots in strong markets can command premium pricing

Bob Broeksmit says tri-merge ‘won’t be around for long’

MBA signals end of tri-merge credit reports as FHFA weighs options

Types of New Construction Homes: A Guide for Buyers

Of the single-family homes that began construction in the U.S. in 2025, about 72% were built for sale, while roughly 20% were contractor- or owner-built, , based on Census Bureau…

We left the U.S. to buy a home in Spain for only $72,000. Take a look inside

Alicia Sanchez and Luci Peraza wanted to move somewhere with a better quality of life for them and their 7-year-old daughter. They eventually found it outside the U.S. when they…

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home Searched in Raid Led by Homeland Security

The raid was conducted as part of a criminal fraud investigation into Omar’s immigration paperwork, which was filled out by her late father.

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Mikayla Matthews Breaks Down in Tears as She Moves Out of Home That Made Her ‘Depressed and Sick’

Matthews broke down as she left her longtime Utah home, revealing plans to build a new house amid her health struggles.

The Hottest Neighborhood on Chicago’s Red Line: Near North Side

Near North Side is the hottest neighborhood along the Red Line in 2026, followed by Uptown and Near South Side, according to a Redfin ranking.  Washington Heights and Rogers Park…

Impeccably Preserved Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Usonian Lists in Minneapolis for $2.5 Million

Designed to blend into the landscape with strong horizontal lines and an abundance of natural light, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian homes were built from the 1930s until his death in

U.S. Pending Home Sales Sink Near 12-Year Low

U.S. pending home sales haven’t been this low since 2014, except the pandemic freeze in 2020. Mortgage rates climbed above 7%, pricing out would-be buyers.  Pending sales fell from a…

Midterm Election Housing Ballot Measures Every Homeowner Needs To Know

Voters in 10 states will have the chance to approve ballot measures this year, including a half-dozen changes to property taxes.

Mortgage Rates Hitting 8% This Year Is Not Impossible—and Yet, That Shouldn’t Be Buyers’ Biggest Concern

As mortgage rates continue to climb, buyers are concerned when they'll hit their peak. Is 8% bound to be that number?

Housing Week Ahead: Home Sales, Luxury Trends, and New Inflation Data

The coming week will bring a steady stream of housing market indicators, as well as new reports from the Realtor.com economics team.

Mortgage Rates Will Remain Above 7% Through 2027, Top Economist Forecasts

MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni predicts mortgage rates will remain above 7% through next year, due to inflation and budget deficits.

Meet The Early Movers In America's $3T Push For Manufacturing Construction

Major U.S. manufacturing projects are fueled by incentives from both Trump and Biden, including chip plants and auto factories.

Price Cuts Are the Best Concession To Motivate First-Time Buyers, Survey Finds

Forty percent of first-time buyers said a price reduction is the concession that would most boost their confidence to move forward.

One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Commissions Lists near Chicago for $2.4 Million

Built in 1895, the Chauncey Williams House in River Forest, IL boasts an exaggerated roof and many other wow-worthy features.

Fairy-Tale ‘Carpenter Gothic Victorian’ Hits the Market on Long Island’s Shelter Island

Built around 1875, the home boasts 2,300 square feet of living space and has been restored for year-round use.

Mortgage Rates Officially at 2 Week Lows

Even though the underlying bond market is in slightly weaker shape today, mortgage rates ended up trickling just a bit lower than yesterday's latest levels. This can happen on occasions…

Spirit Christmas Unveils Plans To Grow Store Count This Holiday Season

Spirit unveiled its winter-themed offshoot two years ago in a test of its reach beyond its Halloween dominance, starting with an initial run of 10 stores.

Trump appoints committee to investigate statements by the Fed's Lisa Cook

Trump tried to fire Cook, a nominee of former President Joe Biden, but the Supreme Court blocked his first attempt.

Hurricane Isaias Puts More Than $40B In Multifamily Property In Its Path

Isaias is set to hit the Gulf Coast, projected to impact almost $72B in commercial properties in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi.

Braemar Inches Closer To Ashford Breakup With $372M Hotel Sale

Braemar sold the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $1.8M per key, which it says will allow it to complete its breakup with its manager, Ashford.

Wall Street is pitching data centers as a major real estate bet. The risks are piling up

Wall Street firms are bringing AI data center investments to public markets as political, liquidity and project risks grow.

Proposed EPA Rule Change Could Cut Months From Timelines Of Projects Near Wetlands

State-level regulations would still be in place, setting up a patchwork of rules for developers to follow.

Mortgage Rates Near 2-Week Lows After Biggest Daily Drop in 3 Months

Mortgage rates moved lower today at their fastest pace in 3 months with the average top-tier 30yr fixed scenario ultimately falling 0.09%. There were thrills and chills along the way…

Heitman, Andover Target Self-Storage With New Investment JV

The Heitman and Andover Properties joint venture launched with a portfolio of 106 self-storage properties across 16 states, with plans for expansion.

U.S. Multifamily Market Regaining Its Balance As Yearslong Supply Wave Tapers Off

The demand-supply gap has narrowed to 13,000 units, the smallest in more than a decade.

Clarion Hires Prologis Executive To Lead Power Strategy

Clarion Partners hires Magesh Srinivasan to drive new energy strategies in real estate.

Melius' Michael Rehaut on housing: Supply will become a double-edged sword over the next few years

Michael Rehaut, Melius head of housing research, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the housing market, impact of rising mortgage rates, and more.

U.S. Housing Costs Could Return to “Normal” Within 5 Years. Here’s What It Would Take.

Housing costs could hypothetically return to “normal” within the next five years if mortgage rates drop to 6% and home-price growth holds steady around 2.1%. Alternatively, housing costs could return…

Why REITs aren't getting killed by rising interest rates this time around

REITs have been seen as a low interest rate play. But some experts are making the case that real estate fundamentals today are outweighing even rising rates.

Australian pension fund CEO on housing and AI investment opportunities

Hostplus CEO David Elia discusses Australia’s housing supply shortage and the fund’s growing exposure to residential property, as well as where long-term investors can find opportunities across the AI ecosystem,…

The Bridge-To-Bridge Bet Is Holding Off CRE's 'Day Of Reckoning' — For Now

Commercial real estate owners are using bridge loans to buy time, a risky gamble as costs rise.

Now is the time to start breaking ground on commercial real estate projects: Walker and Dunlop CEO

Willy Walker, Walker & Dunlop Chairman and CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the state of the commercial real estate market.

Lawmakers Punt On Stripping Approvals From 15 Projects In Data Center Alley

A proposed rollback of data center approvals in Loudoun County, home to Data Center Alley, has raised legal and financial concerns.

Success Of Top-Tier Malls Masks Enduring Distress In Sector's Underbelly

Malls are the best-performing CRE sector, with values up 13%, Green Street found — but most of that comes from Class-A malls as hundreds of others struggle.

HUD Launches Investigation Into Wells Fargo's Efforts To Support Black Homeownership

The Department of Housing and Urban Development said federal officials would investigate whether the bank violated the Fair Housing Act.

What is Micro-Moving? Embracing a Simpler Way to Relocate

Shifting a studio apartment, dorm, or single heavy item? Discover what micro-moving is, how it compares to traditional moving, and whether it’s right for your next move. The post What…

Delaware Statutory Trust Fundraising Jumps 27% From 2025

Equity raised for Delaware statutory trusts totaled $7.5B in the first three quarters, up from $5.9M in the same period last year.

Mortgage Rates Started Much Higher But Almost Fully Recovered

It was an exciting day for mortgage rates, and while we technically ended up slightly higher, it could have been much worse. In fact, it WAS much worse earlier in…

Mark Zandi: Fixing the housing market will take a long time, but there is a way to speed up the recovery

Mark Zandi, Moody’s chief economist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss current mortgage interest rates, the housing market and the path to affordability.

Mortgage rates on the move

CNBC's Diana Olick reports on mortgage rates. The 30-year fixed rate has now risen to 7.63 percent.

Bank OZK Shares Drop After Citi Flags $915M Mortgage Concern

Shares in the Arkansas-based lender are sliding after Citi analysts called a short-term extension a stopgap measure for a struggling $915M loan.

Young voters struggle to afford housing. But they don't expect help from political candidates

Pennsylvania's competitive U.S. House districts showcase how housing affordability challenges for young voters may play into control of the next Congress.

Refinance demand is now half what it was a year ago, as mortgage rates rise again

Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in nearly three years, causing demand for both refinancing and homebuying to decline even further.

Luxury developers flocked to the 'Hamptons of Hungary' — but some projects are stalling

Lake Balaton in south-west Hungary has been a popular vacation destination for decades, but average transaction prices are falling.

No near-term financial crisis in China due to stable corporate and household savings: Expert

Milken Institute's Perry Wong says cities like Chengdu, Suzhou, and Shenzhen continue to show resilient growth despite the property overhang.

Investment Property Red Flags: 6 Things to Watch For

Purchasing your first real estate investment is an exciting opportunity, but don’t let the red flags slip through the cracks. Learn what to watch out for before making the final…

A new analyst call on Home Depot reflects our feeling on what to do with the stock

We're holding a small position in Home Depot to be ready for when rates eventually fall.

Mortgage Rates Near 1-Week Lows

Mortgage rates actually fell today--something they've done only 7 times since August 25th. While the outright levels remain near the highest since 2003, they're near the lowest in just over…

Housing supply shortage is different than we’ve ever seen, says former HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan

Shaun Donovan, Enterprise Community Partners CEO and former HUD Secretary under President Obama, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the country's current housing crisis, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act,…

Watch CNBC's full interview with former HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan

Shaun Donovan, Enterprise Community Partners CEO and former HUD Secretary under President Obama, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the country's current housing crisis, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act,…

Housing costs hit young voters in Pennsylvania: Here’s what to know

CNBC’s Diana Olick joins 'Squawk on the Street' from Allentown, Pennsylvania, to report on what voters are watching as the November midterm elections approach.

Housing costs squeeze voters: Here's what to know

With the November midterm elections a month away, CNBC's All-America Survey says housing affordability is the number one issue for voters aged 18 to 34. CNBC's Diana Olick joins 'Squawk…

Zillow's September Market Report shows an early winter in the housing market as newly pending sales fall 8.5%

Mortgage Rates Inch Up to Another Recent High

The good news is that today's average top-tier 30yr fixed rate ended only 0.01% higher than last week's high (7.61 vs 7.60). If you are only interested in good news,…

Choosing Creative Drone Angles to Highlight Backyard Staging

Whether you’re selling a shotgun-style house in New Orleans or a massive five-bedroom home in Milwaukee, a strong listing does more than simply document a property. It gives buyers a…

The Best Time of Day for Real Estate Photos: Scheduling Your Drone Shoot

A drone does not care what a house costs, how recently the kitchen was renovated, or whether the listing copy calls the backyard “an entertainer’s dream.” It doesn’t matter if…

Mortgage Rates Tick Up Even as the Odds of a Fed Rate Hike Decline

In A Nutshell: There’s still upward pressure on rates, as bond market investors have all of the same worries that have caused mortgage rates to increase by 1.5 percentage points…

Higher Rates Sapped Mortgage Demand, Surprising No One

Mortgage demand shocked no one by declining last week as mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in nearly three years. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 6% drop…

Home Prices Keep Climbing, Just Not Everywhere

Home prices picked up a little more speed in July, as both FHFA and the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Indices showed stronger annual appreciation than in their previous readings.…

Mortgage Rates End Higher Despite Promising Start

Mortgage rates rose 0.04% today to an index value of 7.57% for a top-tier 30yr fixed scenario for the average lender today. That uptick in and of itself isn't especially…

Soft September Jobs Report May Give Fed Reason to Pause Rate Hikes, Slowing Ascent of Mortgage Rates

Takeaway: A soft jobs report may finally offer some relief for mortgage rates, or at least help to stem the march upward. Jobs data is no longer the key to…

Solid Mid-Day Recovery For Rates

It's a rarity these days, but mortgage rates actually moved lower today by more than a token amount. The average top-tier 30yr fixed rate fell to 7.54% from 7.60% yesterday.…

Mortgage Rates End Day Higher Despite Promising Start

For a few moments this morning, it looked as if rates might buck the recent trend and recover a bit of ground today. The underlying bond market was fairly flat…

Mortgage Rates Rise to 7.58%

Mortgage rates moved higher again on Tuesday as the bond market continues recalibrating expectations for Fed policy, economic growth, and inflation. The weakness is especially frustrating considering a fairly large…

New homes now cost less than existing ones in one-third of major markets

Mortgage Rates Officially Hit 7.5%

Despite Friday afternoon's promising bond market rally and mortgage rate improvement, today's top tier 30yr fixed rate bounced back up. The average lender is now at 7.50% for the first…