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How lumber duties could worsen home affordability in the U.S.
Volatile lumber prices are once again rattling the U.S. housing market, squeezing builders and threatening to exacerbate an already dire affordability crisis.Softwood lumber prices in April surged 23% year-over-year, while futures rose…
Realtor.com says these areas require the most income to purchase a home
SMBC chief economist Joe LaVorgna discusses the politics behind Moody's cutting America's credit rating on 'Making Money.' Housing affordability is a major consideration when purchasing a home that often varies based on the market…
It’s Christmas time for Home Depot. What you need to know about this
It's go time for Home Depot . Jim Cramer, a gardening enthusiast himself, calls the next two weeks "Christmas" for home improvement retailers. Home Depot has launched its Memorial Day outdoor sales event through May 28. It's a major…
How unaffordable the housing market is and where it’s getting worse
Ever since the epic run on housing in the first years of the pandemic, fueled by record-low mortgage rates, the market has been plagued by low supply and high prices.Prices in March were 39% higher nationally than they were in March…
How to appeal your home’s property taxes
Milan2099 | E+ | Getty ImagesMany homeowners have seen their property taxes increase in recent years because of rising housing prices and local tax rates. But the property tax assessment isn't always set in stone: filing an appeal may…
Though middle-income earners can afford to buy a home, supply is very tight
The National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com issue a report saying lack of housing supply remains a significant problem Housing affordability and supply have been ongoing challenges for many Americans as they look to buy…
Mortgage demand from homebuyers continues to recover, even with higher
A For Sale sign sits in front of a home on May 12, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesMortgage demand from homebuyers rose for the second straight week, suggesting that potential buyers are now more enticed by the…
Contractor survey shows tradesmen feel pretty good — an encouraging sign
A new survey of painters and remodelers' feelings about the economy and the challenges ahead bodes well for Home Depot . U.S. contractors see signs of stability even with uncertainty in the housing markets, according to Morgan Stanley's…
Something ‘striking’ is happening with apartment renters
Renting has its benefits. It's usually cheaper than buying a home, and it offers the freedom of moving without much hassle. That's why about half of apartment renters in large urban markets usually move when their leases expire. But that…
‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran’s $12 million NYC penthouse goes up for
Corcoran Group founder Barbara Corcoran joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss housing costs rising at the slowest pace since 2021 and losing her mobile home in the Los Angeles fires. Corcoran Group founder and "Shark Tank" star…