Inflation is surging again: What it means for the housing market
Top economists: Consumer price inflation could hit 6% by mid-year
by Nick Pipitone May 15
Fed chair confirmation
Opinion
Learn more about Trump's Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh and his family fortune
by Lee Davenport Apr 22
Aaron Kirman says he's 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry's status quo
The luxury broker said he's all about seller and agent choice
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Mortgage rates have dipped below 6%. Here's where it may unlock more transactions
The drop to 5.99% on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who is heading up the Trump administration's investigations of alleged mortgage fraud by political opponents, at a May 13 press conference.
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Job loss fears, mortgage rates weigh on housing sentiment
Fannie Mae survey echoes polls by the University of Michigan and the Conference Board that found uncertainty over Trump administration's tariff policies is weighing on consumer confidence
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Hamptons summer rentals way down amid market uncertainty
Rental demand for ultra-luxury properties in the beach market is down as much as 75% this year, according to local brokers, due to economic volatility and poor spring weather
Lesson Learned: Stay levelheaded, unflappable, and go with the flow
Learn how New York City agent Jennifer Roberts navigates the ups, downs and indecisions of real estate clients while keeping her cool
by Christy Murdock Apr 14
Glenn Kelman: It's 'game on' for the 2025 housing market
In his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talked about mortgage rates, the lock-in effect, and how buyer-broker compensation changes are already impacting market dynamics
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
With AI, real estate is now a 'game of attention,' Serhant says
AI has changed the nature of competition within the industry, Serhant said at the CNBC Evolve AI Opportunity Summit, making relationship skills even more important
NAR chief economist predicts 6% mortgage rates. Is this the time?
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told CNBC he expects rates to settle around 6%, a prediction he’s made several times before. A look back at 2 years of his forecasts amid a chaotic economy
by Taylor Anderson Jul 11
It's now a buyer's market in Manhattan, new report suggests
Rising inventory and shifting seller expectations have given homebuyers the upper hand in Manhattan, according to Douglas Elliman's latest quarterly report
by Marian McPherson Jul 3
Barry Sternlicht: Rents will go up, and it's Jerome Powell's fault
The billionaire head of Sternwood Capital blamed Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's interest rate campaign for killing activity in the multifamily sector
by Ben Verde Jun 7
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin says the luxury market is back
During his latest CNBC appearance, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin said recent stock market gains have led to a resurgence in luxury sales
by Marian McPherson May 24
China pledges $42M to aid struggling property sector
The Chinese government has pledged support for state-owned entities that will allow them to buy unsold apartments
by Ben Verde May 20