Home prices get more affordable, but down payments hold buyers back
Mortgage rates are lower, home prices are easing and there is more supply on the market for sale. All of that adds up to improved affordability for today’s homebuyers. Saving for a down payment, however, is still the biggest hurdle for first-time buyers. Prices nationally are basically flat compared with Continue Reading
Commercial real estate 2026: What to expect
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, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to Continue Reading
3 positive signals for Home Depot — and its shareholders — heading into 2026
The stars look like they’re finally aligning in 2026 for Home Depot — one of seven out-of-favor portfolio stocks that Jim Cramer has called a buy. Although shares are down nearly 11% year-to-date, three recent developments point toward a recovery for the home improvement retailer. 1. November’s cooler-than-expected consumer price Continue Reading
Student debt can make it harder to rent an apartment
Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images If you’ve fallen behind on your student loans, it may be more challenging to get a property manager to approve you for rental housing, financial experts say. “Delinquency is a bad sign for creditworthiness, and landlords may choose not to rent to potential Continue Reading
Property is the core of China’s confidence problem, says Asia Society
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Neil Thomas from Asia Society Policy Institute says the real estate sector remains central to China’s economic slowdown, even as Beijing pushes exports and high-tech investment to offset weakness at home.
Zelman’s Alan Ratner on if housing will make a comback in 2026
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Alan Ratner, Zelman, joins ‘Closing Bell Overtime’ to look ahead to the housing picture in the new year and what homebuilders and buyers can expect.
UBS’ John Lovallo on Trump’s teased housing reform plans
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email John Lovallo, UBS managing director, joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss what the housing reform teased by the Trump Administration could be, interests rates, and more.