They bought homes with the intention to refinance. Now they’re stuck
Expert predictions of falling rates have been proved wrong time and time again.
Housing
Yes, you can balance homebuying and summer travel
House hunting can be exhausting, especially in today’s competitive market. So if you need a...
Housing affordability near record low hits Black buyers particularly hard
The Black homeownership rate in the US saw its largest jump on record in the...
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California’s job market: More firings – fewer hirings and quits
California's employment picture has cooled to either (1) a new normal or (2) a worrisome...
Americans can barely afford homes — and that’s a problem for Biden
Record-low U.S. housing affordability is squeezing homebuyers and renters while threatening to spill into presidential...
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What income do I need to afford a $700,000 house?
The 28/36 rule is a good starting point when determining what salary you need for...
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Powell: Economy’s growth could require more Fed hikes to fight inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted the economy has been growing faster than expected and...
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Is the housing market about to crash? What the experts are saying
“You’re not going to see house prices decline,” says Rick Arvielo, head of mortgage firm...
Younger Americans say they’d do anything from downsizing to buying a fixer-upper just to afford a home
The perennial underdogs of home buying are indicating they’re up for the challenge, even if...
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Some cities are pushing for rent control. They’re meeting resistance
Rent regulation policies — known as rent control or rent stabilization — dictate how often...