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Fed likely to hold rates steady, but some borrowing costs are easing
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation. Although inflation receded last month, an escalating trade war threatens to cause…
These were the 5 hottest housing markets in February, according to
Fox News contributor Katrina Campins breaks down what the drop in mortgage rates means for the housing market on 'FOX & Friends Weekend.' A recently released report from Realtor.com has identified the U.S. housing markets that…
Washington DC housing market shows cracks amid federal layoffs
The supply of homes for sale across the nation always rises ahead of the busy spring market, but the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is seeing an outsized increase, according to Realtor.com.Inventory gains in the region, which…
US housing market: Is 2025 the year of the buyer’s market?
Douglas Elliman real estate broker Noble Black highlights the contributing factors that is causing a spike in New York City luxury home sales and whether return-to-office plays a role. The U.S. housing market is entering the most…
Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped
A 'For Sale' sign is posted in front of a home for sale on March 5, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesMortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last…
Rocket Companies to buy real estate firm Redfin in $1.75 billion deal
Fox News contributor Katrina Campins breaks down what the drop in mortgage rates means for the housing market on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.' Rocket Companies said on Monday it would acquire real estate listing platform Redfin in an…
Homebuyers are struggling to make bigger down payments
Alvarez | E+ | Getty ImagesHome prices have been rising, and so have down payments.The median down payment among homebuyers in December was $63,188, according to a recent report by Redfin. That's up 7.5%, or about $4,000, from a year…
Chattanooga housing market heats up in Tennessee
Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. A city in southeastern Tennessee is drawing in homebuyers. That city is Chattanooga and, according to The Agency Chattanooga Managing Partner Becky Cope English, its real estate market…
How tariffs will hit the U.S. housing market
New homes being built in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. on Sept. 24th, 2024. Adam Jeffery | CNBCFrom lumber to drywall to appliances to finishings, much of what goes into a U.S. home comes from outside American borders.The cost of those products…
What potential FHA layoffs could mean for homebuyers
Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSource: Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentTens of thousands of federal workers have lost their jobs in recent weeks as the Trump administration attempts to slash government…