Real Estate News
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NYC real estate tops new list with the most expensive per square foot rates in the US—some over $10K
A new report from real estate firm NeighborhoodX reveals New York City is the most expensive place to buy in the country on a per square foot basis. Read Article
Here's why affordability in U.S. housing market is at record lows
Diana Olick analyzes a report by the National Association of Home Builders that reveals the trend of decreasing affordability in the U.S. housing market. Read Article
Housing affordability hits weakest level in a decade
CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on the state of housing as affordability weakens. Read Article
Millennials are still crashing with their parents despite the strong economy
The number of millennial homeowners has fallen sharply since 2000 — a surprising statistic given that the economy has since recovered from the great recession, Bankrate reports. Read Article
Why online rental scams are on the rise
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the increasing amount of online rental scams. Read Article
Ready to rent a home? Beware of these new scams
As the popularity of renting rises against buying single-family homes, so does the risk of being scammed. Read Article
London housing sales struggle as multiple issues put off buyers
Real estate companies have admitted that a slowdown in sales has affected their profits. Read Article
This company plans to open 200 mattress stores across the US, as Mattress Firm struggles
Born online, Casper opened its first permanent store, in New York, earlier this year. Read Article
4 ways real estate can turbocharge your retirement income
If you are worried your nest egg will come up short, there are a range of real estate plays that could boost your retirement income and put you over the finish line. Here is an overview of the opportunities — and some of the risks — involved. Read Article
Weekly mortgage applications fall as home prices climb
Soaring prices are sapping mortgage demand. In June, home prices rose 6.8 percent from a year ago, according to CoreLogic. Read Article