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What changes to FEMA aid may mean for homeowners
Swannanoa resident Lucy Bickers, who received assistance from FEMA after Hurricane Helene damaged her property, holds a sign in support of the government disaster agency as she waits on the route of visiting U.S. President Donald Trump's…
Only 3 of 50 top US metro areas meet 30% home affordability rule for buyers
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales provides analysis of housing affordability in the U.S during an appearance on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ The 30% rule — one in which potential homebuyers limit their mortgage payment to 30% of their monthly…
Here are the 5 things we’re watching in the stock market in the week ahead
After a muted few days for the market, investors in the week ahead will grapple with the fallout of the United States' decision to enter Israel's war with Iran. Here's a closer look at the five big things we're watching in the market in…
May home sales increase very slightly, but prices hit new record
A for sale sign is displayed near a home on April 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSales of previously owned homes rose very slightly in May, up 0.8% from April, to a seasonally adjusted,…
China population decline is hurting its property market
QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 16, 2025 - Citizens are viewing sand table at the sales office of a commercial residential property development in Qingzhou City, Shandong Province, China on June 16, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty…
No income tax makes Wyoming a haven for luxury real estate buyers
Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., says the state needed something that was predictable and stable on 'The Claman Countdown.' Wyoming’s tax policies are a boon for wealthy homebuyers. The state's lack of an income tax and the permissibility…
What that means for your money
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will leave interest rates unchanged.The Fed decision came amid demands from President Donald Trump to lower the key borrowing rate benchmark, and escalating attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell…
Mortgage demand drops even as interest rates decline
A "For Sale" sign stands at a house in Miami, Florida, U.S. April 16, 2025. Marco Bello | ReutersWeak consumer sentiment is weighing hard on the housing market, as potential homebuyers pull back.Applications for a mortgage to purchase a…
Homebuilder sentiment June 2025 nears pandemic low
Higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in the broader economy continue to weigh on consumers — and consequently on the nation's homebuilders.Builder sentiment in June dropped 2 points from May to 32 on the National Association of Home…
All home listings must be on MLS first, say Zillow and Redfin in new policy
The company has argued that a listing "marketed to any buyer should be marketed to every buyer" and that consumers "deserve fair access to listings without having to get access behind a velvet rope controlled by any one company." HOME…