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Mortgage rates reached 7.49% for 30-year fixed-rate loans during the week ending Oct. 5, up from the previous week's 7.31%. This steep increase, marking a 23-year high, is driven by rising inflation, labor market fluctuations, and uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's actions. Elevated rates...

New-home construction dropped by 11.3% in August, falling short of expectations as builders shifted their focus from new starts to project completions due to elevated mortgage rates surpassing 7%. The annual pace of housing starts fell to 1.28 million, with single-family home construction posting...

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High home prices, rising mortgage rates, and a consistent lack of fresh listings may have kept 14,000 foreign buyers from purchasing U.S. real estate. Over the past year, international buyers snapped up 7.9% fewer residential properties than they did during the same period a...

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In a western Chicago suburb lies a four-bedroom, three-bath abode with a bit of whimsy: a pagoda roof.The design tower also crowns the two-car garage of the home, which was built in 1965.“I’ve never been in a house like this,” says listing agent...

Conventional wisdom says you need a 20% down payment to buy a house, but let’s face it: That sum can be daunting, particularly for first-time homebuyers who don’t have a pile of cash from a property they have just sold.The good news is...

FHA versus conventional loan: If you need a mortgage to buy a house, you may find yourself weighing these two options. What's the difference, and which one is right for you? While the majority of homebuyers might assume they should get a conventional home...

A landmark waterfront property in New Orleans has been making waves on social media since it hit the market, becoming this week's most popular listing on Realtor.com®.The iconic property known as Fisherman's Castle is a mini chateau that was originally built in...

Oscar-winning director James Cameron 's knack for innovation, attention to detail, and sense of responsibility are equally apparent in his films and homes. He is best known for his work on blockbusters "Titanic," "Avatar," and "Aliens," among others. You might even think of his...

Award-winning actor John Malkovich recently sold his Cambridge, MA , property.Known for his roles in movies such as "Dangerous Liaisons," "Of Mice and Men," and "Mulholland Falls," Malkovich listed his New England abode for $2.9 million in May, and a buyer snapped it up...

We were intrigued when actress Kaley Cuoco put her Agoura Hills, CA, house on the market recently. It was a quick turnaround for the star: She purchased the luxury residence from "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner a little more than a year ago. Cuoco's 12-season...

By Dennis O'brien with Bridgeview Real Estate Services Presented by: Dennis O'brien with Bridgeview Real Estate Services NEW - 20 hours ago $499,900 - 7bed - 4.5+bath - 5,162 square feet sqft - 2.75 acre lot acre lot 1170 Ives St, Watertown, NY 13601...

A high-luxury, 383-acre compound in Franklin, TN , has hit the market for $65 million, making it the state's most expensive home listing. If the sellers get anywhere near their asking price, the property will also set a record as Tennessee's largest-ever residential real...

Affordability Annual Home Prices Fall for First Time in 6 Years, but There’s a Catch U.S. home prices posted a gradual year-over-year decline in June, but affordability challenges persist amid rising mortgage rates and low for-sale inventory June 29, 2023 Image: eyetronic / stock.adobe.com...