Real Estate News
Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real Estate
Ratings agencies downgrade China Evergrande as concerns over junk bonds rise
China's tech crackdown may have triggered shockwaves across stock markets, but it's real estate that's sparking concerns in Asia's credit markets, BlackRock said. Read Article
Rent controls are becoming a highly divisive issue in Europe
Rent controls are becoming increasingly popular in many European nations, but experts note they can even scare investors away. Read Article
Here are your best moves while the Fed keeps rates near zero
The Fed's near-zero rate policy can help some Americans get a leg up, especially if they can refinance high-interest debt or take out a low-interest loan. Read Article
A historic eviction crisis could be coming to the U.S. in days, this housing expert warns
Ten million or more Americans are behind on rent, with the national eviction ban about to expire. CNBC spoke with housing expert Emily Benfer about the crisis. Read Article
Mortgage rates just dropped to a six-month low, and refinances shoot higher
Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 9% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Read Article
Home prices broke records in May, according to S&P Case-Shiller
Home prices were 16.6% higher than in May 2020, the highest reading in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller report's 30-plus years. Read Article
Consumer losses due to Covid-related fraud top $500 million
Consumers have reported losing more than $500 million to Covid-related fraud since the beginning of 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Read Article
International buyers dropped out of U.S. housing during pandemic, but China is rushing back
Sales of U.S. homes to foreign buyers fell by 31% from April 2020 to March 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors. Read Article
Housing boom is over as new home sales fall to pandemic low
After a year of frenzied buying and price gains in the double digits, newly built homes are now out of reach for much of the demand that remains in the market. Read Article
The national eviction ban ends July 31. What to do if you're at risk of eviction
Millions of Americans could face eviction when the national moratorium expires on July 31. Here are steps they should take to try to protect themselves. Read Article
