Eviction moratorium poised to expire July 31, putting millions at risk of losing their homes
A federal ban on evictions is poised to expire on July 31, putting millions of renters at risk of being thrown out of their homes in coming weeks as state and local officials struggle to distribute $46 billion in rental assistance to tenants and landlords across the country.
GOP lawmakers call out Yellen for dodging oversight hearing while meeting with Dems behind closed doors
Republican lawmakers issued a letter Wednesday accusing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen of “dodging” public hearings regarding programs she oversees while opting for “partisan, closed-door meetings” with Democrats.
Home prices soar 16.6% annually in May, most on record
U.S. home prices soared by the most on record for a second consecutive month in May as the COVID-19 pandemic caused buyers to move from city centers to the suburbs.
New home sales unexpectedly fall in June
New home sales unexpectedly fell for a second straight month in June as buyers grappled with record- high prices.
Kudlow: How one leading Democrat's proposal is 'critical race theory run wild'
Larry Kudlow discussed various hot topics in his monologue including Maxine Waters' race-based housing aid, inflation and the push to defund ICE.
Housing starts climb despite materials shortage
U.S. homebuilding accelerated for a second month in June despite an ongoing materials shortage.
Homebuilder confidence dips to 11-month low
Homebuilder confidence slipped in July as supply shortages showed no signs of improving.
Despite lumber price plunge, high prices here to stay: experts
Homebuilders are not out of the woods just yet despite lumber prices plunging off historic highs and into negative territory for the year.
US home prices continue to rise at record rates
The real estate market continues to notch what experts are characterizing as unprecedented levels of price growth, as another month of gains was recorded in May.
Pending home sales rebound in May
Pending home sales unexpectedly rebounded in May as a drop in mortgage rates lured buyers back into the market.
Older homeowners more likely than renters to exit the workforce after a job loss
When faced with a job loss, older, college-educated homeowners are twice as likely as renters to exit the workforce, according to new research published by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Home prices surge by most on record
U.S. home prices soared by the most on record in April as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the flight out of city centers and into the suburbs.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be pilfered by government, Mark Calabria says
Mark Calabria, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), on Friday suggested that the government could pilfer Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Red-hot real estate market home to well-kept secrets with ‘whisper listings’
FOX Business' Ashley Webster reports on the recent rise in "whisper listings" on "Varney & Co." detailing the well-kept secrets of the housing market.
Biden administration extends the eviction moratorium through July
The Biden administration on Wednesday extended a federal pause on evictions by one month through the end of July.
New home sales unexpectedly slide as prices hit record high
New home sales unexpectedly fell in May as prices climb to record highs.
Existing-home sales fall for fourth straight month
Existing-home sales fell for a fourth straight month in May as prices grew by the most on record.
Elephant in the housing market is a win for builders
For the U.S. housing market, the sky may be the limit as a new level of higher prices becomes the norm, according to experts.
Homebuilding bounces back as lumber prices cool
U.S. homebuilding bounced back in May as lumber prices pulled back from record highs.
Homebuilder confidence slips to 10-month low as rising material costs weigh
Homebuilder confidence slipped to its lowest level since August 2020 as rising material costs weighed on sentiment.