Mortgage demand drops nearly 10% to end 2025
Homes in Hercules, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates moved lower to end 2025 and start 2026, but that did little to pull demand back to the market. For the week ended Jan. 2, 2026, total mortgage application volume Continue Reading
Commercial real estate could shift as Americans move to new places
An aerial view of downtown Raleigh from the warehouse district. Kenny Mccartney | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, Continue Reading
Manhattan Q4 office leasing was strongest in 6 years
Crowds walk through midtown Manhattan on Oct. 16, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture Continue Reading
Housing affordability ‘remains a real challenge’ in the U.S., says Brown Harris Stevens CEO
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman joins ‘Money Movers’ to discuss housing affordability, her expectations for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and more.
China’s property slump to persist as consumers shift to rentals: UBS
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email John Lam, Head of China & HK Property Research at UBS Investment Bank, explains why he sees a 10% decline in property prices and new home sales in China for 2026. He also explains why defaulting developers Continue Reading
Wall Street sees a bright 2026 for this beat-up dividend-paying stock
The real estate sector is limping out of 2025, but Wall Street analysts spot an overlooked opportunity for the new year: Federal Realty Investment Trust . While the S & P 500 is on track for a 17% jump in 2025, the real estate sector within the broad market index Continue Reading
Homeowners are doing well despite sluggish sales activity, says NAR’s Lawrence Yun
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the real estate market and his outlook for 2026.
Positive on China tech, but neutral on the overall market: Analyst
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Kieran Calder, Head of Asia Equity Research at UBP, explains why he is neutral on Chinese markets but maintains a positive view on the Chinese tech sector. He also shares his outlook for Japanese markets, noting that Continue Reading
Relative weakness makes some REITs more attractive, says Fairlead’s Katie Stockton
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Power Lunch Katie Stockton, Fairlead Strategies founder, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to share her technical take on REITs as a buying opportunity. 02:40 2 hours ago