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Breakdown of where borrowing rates stand
The trickle down from the Fed's benchmark interest rate appears most obvious in credit cards, although by the numbers it's a very slight change. The average rate for credit card balances had been steadily increasing since the Fed began…
How to lower capital gains on home sales as Trump eyes ending the tax
Martin Barraud | Ojo Images | Getty ImagesAs President Donald Trump weighs ending capital gains taxes on home sales to bolster the housing market, experts say it's possible to lower your bill without legislative changes.When asked about…
Fed likely to hold interest rates steady despite Trump’s pressure
Ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting, relations between President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell have hit a low."Families are being hurt because Interest Rates are too high," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on…
Why Americans love gated communities
American gated communities have evolved to fit a variety of budgets, lifestyles and needs. They aren't just a haven for retirees or the ultra-wealthy, although those communities are still prevalent. Florida and California have the…
Home prices hit record $435,300 in June
'Mansion Global' host Katrina Campins joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss President Donald Trump weighing a decision to end capital gains taxes on home sales. Home prices reached a record high in June, adding more pressure to an…
Trump floats no capital gains taxes on home sales. Who could benefit
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (not pictured), in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 22, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersPresident Donald Trump said the…
June home sales drop as prices hit a record high
Homes in Los Angeles, California, US, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Like in the broader US market, home sales have slowed in Southern California as high interest rates and economic uncertainty chill demand. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty…
Opendoor shares are volatile as hyped real estate stock revives meme rally
Opendoor Technologies, a penny stock last week, attracted sudden interest among Reddit-obsessed retail traders, who pushed up the stock price by threefold in days.The online real estate startup saw shares popping more than 14% Tuesday…
New York City braces for wealth flight with Mamdani’s political rise
Zohran Mamdani's primary win in New York City's mayoral race and proposal to raise taxes on millionaires have touched off fears of a new wave of wealth flight from the city. Yet so far, there is little evidence of a slowdown in high-end…
Homebuilders are slashing prices at the highest rate in 3 years
A construction worker carries a sheet of OSB sheathing as he builds a roof on a residential homes in Irvine, California, U.S., March 28, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersThe nation's homebuilders continue to see weakening demand from potential…